Matt Cardona has addressed his ongoing losing streak on WWE SmackDown, making it clear he has no plans to give up despite a difficult start since returning to the company full time.

Cardona reacted publicly on social media after suffering another loss during the May 8 episode of SmackDown, where he was defeated by Ricky Saints.

The defeat marked Cardona’s ninth consecutive loss on SmackDown television since returning to WWE earlier this year.

Following the match, Cardona posted a defiant message on Twitter reflecting on his journey back to WWE after spending nearly six years away from the company.

“It took me almost 6 years to get back to WWE. You think losing some matches is going to stop me? LOL. It’s not over until I quit, and that’s never going to happen. I’M NOT FINISHED,” Cardona wrote.

Matt Cardona WWE Return Has Been Difficult So Far

Cardona initially returned to WWE in November 2025 for a one-off appearance connected to the tournament designed to determine John Cena’s final opponent.

He later officially joined the SmackDown roster on the January 2 episode, defeating Kit Wilson in his first singles match back with the company.

However, momentum quickly shifted after that victory.

Since then, Cardona has lost nine straight matches on SmackDown, with the loss to Ricky Saints becoming the latest setback in his WWE comeback story.

His only victory during that stretch came on the March 19 episode of WWE Main Event, where he teamed with Apollo Crews to defeat Nathan Frazer and Axiom.

Before returning to WWE, Cardona rebuilt his career on the independent wrestling scene following his original WWE departure in 2020.

During that period, he became one of the most successful and recognizable independent wrestlers in the industry, capturing championships across multiple promotions and developing a major fanbase outside WWE.

Cardona’s return generated significant interest because of how dramatically his profile had changed during his time away from the company.

He and Chelsea Green are both currently members of the SmackDown roster.

Despite the recent losing streak, Cardona’s latest comments suggest he remains determined to eventually establish himself again within WWE.

Matt Cardona Reacts To Nine-Match Losing Streak On SmackDown

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Angel Garza has sparked speculation about the future of Los Garza in WWE after posting a cryptic social media message following Monday Night RAW.

Garza and Humberto Carrillo made a surprise appearance during the May 11 episode of WWE RAW in Knoxville, Tennessee, where they were quickly defeated by Oba Femi in a one-sided two-on-one handicap match.

The appearance immediately raised questions because both Garza and Carrillo are officially members of the SmackDown roster. It also marked the first RAW match for either wrestler since competing in a battle royal back in 2023.

Shortly after the show ended, Garza posted a message on social media that many fans interpreted as potentially signaling the end of the team’s WWE run.

“Thank you to everyone who never jumped off the ship and kept supporting the Garza Legacy through it all,” Garza wrote.

Los Garza WWE Future Draws Speculation

The timing and tone of Garza’s message quickly fueled speculation online, especially given WWE’s recent wave of post-WrestleMania roster cuts.

Since April 24, WWE has reportedly released around 30 performers, leading some fans to wonder whether Los Garza could soon be leaving the company as well.

The nature of Monday’s segment also added to the discussion. Garza and Carrillo were used primarily to establish Oba Femi’s dominance on RAW, with the match ending decisively in Femi’s favor.

Garza and Carrillo originally debuted separately on WWE’s main roster in 2019 before eventually being paired together as a tag team in 2021.

Garza previously competed at WrestleMania 36 alongside Austin Theory in a losing effort against The Street Profits.

The duo later captured the AAA World Tag Team Championships at Triplemania last June before losing the titles to Psycho Clown and Pagano in August.

In recent months, however, Los Garza’s television appearances have become increasingly limited, with most of their matches taking place on SmackDown, Main Event, and WWE live events.

The team has also struggled to build momentum in 2026, reportedly winning only one match so far this year.

As of now, WWE has not announced any changes regarding the status of either Garza or Carrillo, but the combination of their RAW appearance and Garza’s social media message has led to growing speculation about what comes next for Los Garza.

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Stephen A. Smith could become more involved with World Wrestling Entertainment in the near future, as new reports suggest serious internal discussions are ongoing regarding a possible working relationship.

The update comes from Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, where he revealed that Smith’s name has been discussed heavily behind the scenes within WWE.

According to Meltzer, there appears to be significantly stronger internal support for Smith compared to the reaction surrounding Pat McAfee earlier this year.

“We haven’t seen anything with Stephen A. Smith yet, although, boy, has that name been talked about, and I know it’s serious talk,” Meltzer said.

He then noted that several people within WWE who were reportedly unhappy about McAfee’s recent involvement are much more open to Smith joining the company in some capacity.

“Put it this way, a lot of the people who were not happy about Pat McAfee, in fact, are favorable to Stephen A. As far as internally, it goes,” Meltzer added.

Stephen A. Smith Already Involved In WWE Promotion

The report follows Smith’s involvement in the promotional push for WrestleMania 42 through ESPN coverage.

McAfee previously became part of the storyline involving Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton heading into WrestleMania 42. Reports later stated that his insertion into the angle reportedly originated from TKO CEO Ari Emanuel rather than WWE creative itself, leading to frustration backstage.

Smith has already appeared prominently in WWE-related ESPN programming following the launch of ESPN Unlimited broadcasts for WWE premium live events in the United States beginning with Wrestlepalooza in September 2025.

His WrestleMania weekend involvement also generated strong reactions from wrestling audiences. Danhausen publicly cursed Smith ahead of WrestleMania, while fans reportedly booed Smith during night one of the event.

Despite that reaction, earlier reports from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select claimed ESPN sources were enthusiastic about expanding Smith’s WWE role moving forward.

Those reports also stated that a larger payoff connected to Smith’s WWE involvement had reportedly been pitched for summer 2026.

As of now, WWE has not officially announced any formal agreement involving Stephen A. Smith, but internal discussions regarding a larger partnership reportedly continue.

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