Matt Cardona will be out of action for quite some time. He suffered a torn pec injury during a match for Reality of Wrestling on April 13 and recently underwent successful surgery. While the operation went well, fans shouldn’t expect to see him in the ring this year.
‘The Indy God’ shared on Twitter on April 18 that the surgery was a success. He thanked his doctor for repairing him and his wife Chelsea Green for being by his side. Cardona also delivered a defiant message in writing a n
“Surgery done. The road to recovery starts now. Thanks to all who reached out. Thanks to
@ImChelseaGreen
for being by my side. Thanks to
@DarylOsbahrMD(Daryl C. Osbahr, MD) for fixing me. You can’t kill me… I’m already dead,” wrote Cardona.
Although fans won’t see Cardona compete, he shared on Instagram that he will be available to make appearances and sign autographs. The expectation for a torn pec recovery is that it could take up to six months, according to WebMD’s Shishira Sreenivas. He could be ready to wrestle by the Fall, but it’s unclear currently and depends on his rehab. It’s also worth noting at 38 years old, Cardona may want to make sure he’s at 100 percent before he decides to step back into a ring.
Matt Cardona’s Peers Shares Support After Successful Operation
After Cardona revealed that his torn pec surgery was a success, his wrestling peers expressed positivity toward the announcement. One of the notable supporters was Reality of Wrestling Owner Booker T, who wished him well. Cardona responded to the post on Twitter by sharing that he plans to return to the promotion once he’s healed.
Thanks Book! I’ll be back. I’ve got some unfinished business at @TheOfficialROW!
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) April 18, 2024
All Elite Wrestling superstar Brian Cage also reacted to Cardona’s successful operation on Instagram and wished he heal well.
“Just heard. Bummed for ya man, but hope you’re on good spirits and heal fast,”wrote Cage.
After completing his torn pec surgery, ‘The Indy God’ will have to focus on making a full recovery. The hope is that he can return potentially late this year and compete against the best on the independent wrestling scene.