Matt Cardona’s AEW Future in Doubt as Contract Talks Remain Unconfirmed

Matt Cardona’s potential move to AEW has been one of the hottest topics in wrestling, but a new update has cast doubt on whether the former WWE star is making the leap anytime soon. Despite ongoing speculation, Sean Ross Sapp dropped some insight during Fightful Select’s podcast, revealing Cardona isn’t signed with AEW and isn’t planning to ink a deal at this time.

“There have been rumors that he has been offered a contract, but I don’t know if that is to be true or whatever the case may be there,” Sapp said. “He has told people he wasn’t signed and wasn’t signing as of now with AEW. The details on that are very few and far between.”

Adding to the intrigue, Sapp addressed fan chatter about a potential conflict between GCW and AEW being the roadblock. He shot that theory down, explaining, “Well, not necessarily. Cardona is not under a GCW contract; in fact, nobody is. They kind of offered an honorary one to Nick Gage, but now that partnership has dissolved.”

Cardona, who has become a fixture in GCW and other indie promotions, has been a polarizing figure in the wrestling world. His involvement in high-profile storylines, including his feud with Chris Jericho in AEW and appearances in Ring of Honor, has fueled speculation about a full-time AEW deal. Still, if Sapp’s report is accurate, Cardona isn’t ready to lock himself down just yet.

This uncertainty leaves fans wondering about Cardona’s next move. Will AEW secure him as a permanent roster member, or will he remain one of wrestling’s top free agents? For now, it seems the self-proclaimed “Indy God” is keeping his options open.

Do you think Matt Cardona should sign with AEW, or is he better off maintaining his independence? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you’d book Cardona’s future!