“The Major Player” is coming to Major League Wrestling, as Matt Cardona is set to make his MLW debut.
During MLW Never Say Never, the 2023 MLW Open Draft began, and Kevin Blackwood, one of the most renowned competitors on the independent scene, was announced as the first pick.
Later in the show, Mister Saint Laurent (MSL) revealed that Cardona was the “crown jewel” of his new venture, World Titan Federation. Cardona then appeared in a vignette and stated that he is “The Agent”, and he will be at MLW Never Say Never on September 3.
Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder in WWE, has competed all over the independent scene since his WWE release. He has held the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, the GCW World Championship, and the IMPACT Digital Media Championship, among other titles.
Catch up on our coverage of MLW Never Say Never here.
Make Or Break Moment
Alex Kane recently spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. Kane said a show like Never Say Never is extremely important. Kane said he considers his match against Hammerstone as a make-or-break moment.
“We’re already on the map but the impact hasn’t been big enough,” Alex Kane said. “I know with the Reelz deal like we’ve reached a certain demographic that nobody else is really touching. I think with it being live and that demographic, being able to reach even deeper into that demographic will be extremely beneficial for us.
“Every big moment I’ve had in MLW has been a test, and this is like the final. It’s not the final exam but it’s [a huge test]. Can I perform under this kind of pressure or not? This is like a make or break moment, in my opinion.
“So I definitely think this is very, very important. For now, if I do end up beating [Alex] Hammerstone, that’ll be kind of like the tone-setting for me. Whatever happens in the future, if I’m not with MLW, like, wrestling on one of the other two big brands. There’s a lot in the backpack for me right now.”
