Matt Cardona Reveals Injury, Suffered a Torn Triceps During WWE Main Event TV Taping

WWE Superstar Matt Cardona shared an update earlier today, revealing he suffered an injury while wrestling last Friday (Aug. 21). According to Cardona, he suffered a torn triceps during his match, and the wrestler shared a photo of his swollen arm as a result of the injury.

Cardona wrote on his X account earlier this morning, “I wish my arm was this jacked. Unfortunately, it’s just swollen because I tore my tricep in a match on Friday night. (I still went to the gym today and did legs) I’ll keep you updated. I’M NOT FINISHED.”

Cardona reportedly wrestled Kit Wilson in a WWE Main Event match that was taped before SmackDown on Friday (via F4WOnline.com), which is where the injury occurred. The injury comes after Cardona took part in a featured angle on the August 14 edition of SmackDown involving his real-life wife, Interim WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green, and Gunther. This led to Cardona working a match against Gunther during the show, which Gunther won.

Depending on the severity of the tear, a partial triceps tear could take 8-12 weeks to heal. If Cardona undergoes surgery to repair the injury, it could take a significantly longer time to heal and recover.

The injury looks to be a major setback for the former WWE United States and Intercontinental Champion, since he made his official return to WWE earlier this year after signing a new contract with the company.

I wish my arm was this jacked. Unfortunately, it’s just swollen because I tore my tricep in a match on Friday night. (I still went to the gym today and did legs) I’ll keep you updated. I’M NOT FINISHED. pic.twitter.com/g8HoBGFZl8

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) August 23, 2026