Impact Rebellion: Matt Cardona Offers Injury Update After Loss to Brian Myers

Matt Cardona's grudge match with Brian Myers ended on a low note on Sunday night at Impact's [...]

By Connor Casey

Matt Cardona's grudge match with Brian Myers ended on a low note on Sunday night at Impact's Rebellion pay-per-view. The man formerly known as Zack Ryder tried to hit his former tag partner with his Radio Silence finisher for a second time late in the bout, only for Myers to duck the attempt. But as Cardona floated over and hit the canvas his right knee buckled, causing the referee to separate the two.

After being checked by trainers, Myers helped Cardona to his feet — only to nail him with a lariat and pick up the win. Cardona immediately grasped his knee again as Myers celebrated.

It's unclear if this was part of a storyline or a legitimate injury, but commentator Matt Striker was quick to point out it was the same knee he injured back in 2016 that put him on the shelf for half a year.

Cardona did not mince words in his post-match tweet.

Update: Cardona confirmed that his kneecap was dislocated and has since been put back in place:

Check out the results from Rebellion below:

  • X Division Championship: Josh Alexander def. Ace Austin and TJP
  • W. Morrissey and Violent By Design def. Chris Sabin, James Storm, Eddie Edwards, Willie Mack
  • Brian Myers def. Matt Cardona
  • Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships: Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering def. Fire N Flava
  • Trey Miguel vs. Sami Callihan (Last Man Standing)
  • Impact World Champion Rich Swann vs. AEW World Champion Kenny Omega (Winner Take All)
  • Impact World Tag Team Championships: FinJuice vs. The Good Brothers
  • Impact Knockouts Championship: Deonna Purrazzo vs. Tenille Dashwood

This story is developing...

0comments
Start the Conversation

of