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Matt Cardona’s time as WWE Intercontinental Champion may have been short, but the former Broski earned the respect of Vince McMahon.
At WrestleMania 32, Cardona (as Zack Ryder) captured the title but would lose it the following night on RAW to The Miz.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Cardona spoke about how McMahon showed him respect following his title win. He said,
“That’s when I really started going into Vince – I wouldn’t say a lot, but when I thought I had a good idea. He was always very – he always listened, he gave me respect back.”
After his release in 2020, Cardona has since gone on to become a top heel on the independent scene and is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.