Chris Jericho Excited for Matt Cardona Match: A Look at Their Ring of Honor Clash

One Big Thing

Chris Jericho faced Matt Cardona at ROH Final Battle, marking their first significant singles match after a brief WWE encounter years ago.

Why It Matters

This match represents the evolution of both performers since their WWE days, showcasing how they’ve grown in different wrestling promotions.

Key Details

• Jericho defended his ROH World Championship against Cardona at Final Battle
• Their only previous match was a 2-minute encounter on WWE Raw in 2016
• Jericho emerged victorious in their ROH clash

Direct Quote

“I was really excited when the idea came up to work with Matt because I’ve never worked with him before,” Jericho told Gabby AF. “Maybe a two-minute nothing match [in WWE], but once again, that was Zack Ryder.”

By The Numbers

• 2016: Year of their first brief WWE encounter
• 2018: Jericho’s WWE departure
• 2020: Cardona’s WWE exit

Career Trajectories

• Jericho became a cornerstone of AEW and ROH
• Cardona rebuilt his career across multiple promotions including TNA, GCW, NWA, and MLW
• Cardona remains unsigned to AEW and ROH

What’s Next

While Cardona’s future with ROH remains uncertain, his performance against Jericho proves he can still compete at a high level in major promotions.

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