He considers deathmatch wrestling a legitimate art form that has evolved into a serious style performed by dedicated, talented athletes.

“i just think it's another art form of wrestling man you know and look you had an exploding barbed wire match on [ __ ] tv yeah so it's come a long way you know”

Matt Cardona views his infamous match with Nick Gage as a positive career turning point but does not intend to participate in further deathmatches.

“I've retired as the death match King no more death matches for me there's no reason to do another one right I mean I don't think we will capture that magic I don't think we could recreate it so I'm fine with just having one”