John Cena Officially Co-Signs Matt Cardona’s WWE Return

Matt Cardona’s WWE comeback was already one of the most talked-about moments of 2026, but now it’s been officially acknowledged by one of the most respected names in pro wrestling—John Cena.

Just after Cardona made his SmackDown return under his real name, Cena took to Twitter with a powerful message of respect and admiration. In a post that also praised Chelsea Green, Cena wrote:

“Persistence and preparation tend to help manufacture luck. I couldn’t be more proud of both @TheMattCardona and @ImChelseaGreen. They stand as a tremendous example of making luck through effort. Welcome home Matt. 🍝🍸”

It’s the kind of public endorsement that says more than a decade of history between Cena and Cardona ever could. The tweet followed Cena’s earlier silent nod on Instagram, where he posted a photo of Cardona’s entrance—no caption, no tags, just the image of Cardona returning to WWE under his own name.

For fans who remember their complicated on-screen and off-screen past, including storylines that blurred into real life, this moment is more than just respect—it’s reconciliation, acknowledgment, and perhaps a full-circle career moment for Cardona.

Triple H also chimed in the day before, welcoming Cardona back and posting:
“A lesson to learn for everyone going into 2026: Stay Ready. Congrats and welcome back home @TheMattCardona. #SmackDown”

Cena’s public co-sign now seals it. After years of grinding outside the WWE system—winning championships, reinventing himself, and proving critics wrong—Matt Cardona is back on his terms. And this time, the industry leaders are giving him his flowers.

What do you think about Cena giving Cardona the nod on Twitter? Is this the start of a big push for the former Zack Ryder? Let us know what you think in the comments below.