Major Wrestling Figure Podcast: Matt Cardona's WWE Return & 2025 Year-End Awards

Matt Cardona's WWE Return and Indie Journey

• 🚀 Matt Cardona details his return to WWE after being released in 2020, emphasizing his choice to reinvent himself rather than remain bitter.
• 💡 He highlights the importance of hard work and perseverance, sharing that his five years on the independent circuit were the greatest of his career so far.
• 🎯 Cardona stresses that success in wrestling is not about a blueprint but about not quitting, regardless of the journey.
• 🏆 He reflects on his return, noting the surreal feeling of being back in WWE and the possibility of achieving past goals like seeing his figure in stores.

Wrestling Figure Industry Insights

• 🌟 The podcast features extensive discussions on the 2025 Year-End Figure Awards, covering categories like Non-Wrestling Figure of the Year, Least Favorite Figure, Major Figure of the Year, Packaging of the Year, Retro Figure of the Year, Multi-Pack of the Year, Figure Line of the Year, and Figure of the Year.
• 🎁 Numerous new figure releases are showcased and discussed, including those from Hasbro, LJN, Jazwares, Mattel, and various independent companies, with detailed reviews of their quality, design, and collectibility.
• 🗣️ The hosts discuss the challenges and excitement of the current golden era of wrestling figure collecting, noting the high quality and quantity of releases from numerous brands.
• 📈 The "Weekly Purchases" segment highlights recent acquisitions and the hosts' personal collecting habits and preferences.

Podcast and Live Event Updates

• 🗓️ The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast continues with its regular schedule, with audio dropping Fridays and video Saturdays.
• 🎤 A major live event is announced for January 25th, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, featuring Matt and Jeff Hardy for an interview and meet-and-greet.
• 🍻 The podcast also features segments like "Boozing with the Toys" and "Figure Dissecting," sponsored by Garage Beer and Bluetooth respectively.
• 🤝 The hosts express gratitude for fan support and encourage engagement through their Patreon and social media channels.