In a recent interview with GABBY AF (via Fightful), Chris Jericho expressed his belief that it would be surprising if AEW didn’t sign Matt Cardona to a contract in the near future. Jericho’s comments come after reports surfaced earlier this week indicating that AEW is showing significant interest in bringing Cardona on board, especially ahead of his upcoming match with Jericho at ROH Final Battle.
Cardona, who has built a strong reputation for his work outside WWE, has long been a fan favorite, and his potential signing with AEW has been a topic of speculation for some time. Jericho, who has faced Cardona in the ring, seemed confident that AEW will make a move to secure his services, praising Cardona’s skills and marketability. The two clashed at Final Battle, and Jericho hinted that this match could serve as a pivotal moment in Cardona’s future with the company.
AEW’s reported interest in Cardona has fueled speculation about his next steps, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of his match with Jericho and whether it will lead to an official contract offer from AEW.
Chris Jericho said:
“I mean, he’s done such a great job of reinventing himself and turning himself into a star, and he’s so much more of a performer and of an asset now as Matt Cardona than he ever was as Zack Ryder. It’s similar to Jon Moxley. Think about Jon Moxley and the comparison to Dean Ambrose. It’s night and day. So of course, he would be an asset, and I think he’s done a great job since he showed up in AEW, and we’ve done a lot of stuff on Ring of Honor. Matt has done a great job, he had a great match with Bryan Keith. He’s had some great promos, great reactions because he was a surprise. So I expect that we’re gonna tear the house down [at ROH Final Battle], and I’d be very surprised if something doesn’t happen after that. Who knows? Either way, he’s done exactly what he needed to do to become more relevant than he’s ever been, and to become a bigger star than he’s ever been, and that’s why he’s in this position to begin with.”
