Matt Cardona7 of 8Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty ImagesZack Ryder could have faded off into obscurity like so many others upon getting released by WWE in 2020 but instead used that as an opportunity to reinvent himself as Matt Cardona and light it up on the independent scene. From TNA to NWA to GCW, Cardona made an impact everywhere he went and won gold. That was the peak of his "push," however, as he's lost virtually every televised match he's had since then in addition to enduring countless beatdowns. That hasn't stopped him from giving every appearance his all and maximizing his minutes to the best of his ability. That should change on SmackDown soon, as he'd benefit greatly from being given some sort of underdog story or even being paired with his real life wife Chelsea Green.