Matt Cardona Makes Appearance on 12/6 AEW Rampage

The December 6 episode of AEW Rampage took a turn as Matt Cardona stormed the ring to confront Chris Jericho, setting the stage for a showdown at ROH Final Battle. Cardona’s appearance marked a major moment, as he boldly answered Jericho’s challenge and made it clear he’s ready to take the ROH World Championship.

Jericho, standing tall in the ring, proclaimed himself the “King of New York” and reminded fans why he’s still one of wrestling’s most commanding presences. After recapping Cardona’s response to his challenge on the December 5 episode of ROH on HonorClub, Jericho dared Cardona to face him.

Cardona didn’t hesitate, making his way to the ring to address Jericho’s taunts head-on. “I’ve been busting my ass for this opportunity,” Cardona declared. “I’m going to prove myself right by beating you.” His confidence was undeniable, but Jericho wasn’t about to let Cardona get the last word. With a smirk, Jericho fired back, “You might be a bigger star now, but you’re still just Zack.” The insult set off a chain reaction that turned the ring into chaos.

Jericho slapped Cardona, sparking a brawl that had the Minneapolis crowd on their feet. The fight took a brutal turn when Bryan Keith blindsided Cardona, giving Jericho the upper hand. Together, Jericho and Keith overwhelmed Cardona, with Jericho whipping him with the ROH World Championship and Keith delivering a vicious belt buckle shot. Cardona may have left the ring battered, but his resolve to dethrone Jericho has never been stronger.

Cardona’s surprise appearance on AEW Rampage and his fiery confrontation with Jericho have fans eagerly awaiting ROH Final Battle. With tensions at an all-time high, this clash promises to be one for the history books.