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Matt Cardona Took Pay Cut to Rejoin WWE
4 Oct
Summary
- Matt Cardona rejoined WWE this year after a successful independent circuit run.
- He admitted to taking a pay cut to return to the Stamford-based promotion.
- Cardona sought to reinvent himself rather than coasting on his WWE name.
Matt Cardona, a former WWE United States Champion, has made a significant return to the company this year. This marks his comeback after a decade-long absence, during which he achieved considerable success on the independent wrestling circuit.
In a recent interview, Cardona disclosed that he accepted a pay cut to rejoin WWE. He explained that his earnings on the independent scene were higher than his previous WWE salaries, but he views rejoining WWE as the ultimate opportunity for a potentially greater financial reward.
Cardona also reflected on his career choices following his initial WWE release in 2016. He opted against fading into obscurity or solely relying on his past WWE name, choosing instead to reinvent himself as Matt Cardona on the independent circuit.
A notable benefit of his current WWE run is the ability to work alongside his wife, Chelsea Green. Both are now part of the SmackDown roster, with Green holding the WWE Women's Championship. This new chapter offers Cardona further career development.
