WWE star Matt Cardona out of action due to a torn tricep

In a post via Twitter/X, WWE star Matt Cardona revealed that he was injured in a match that took place prior to the SmackDown broadcast on August 21st 2026. Cardona stated the following…

“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.”

The Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute noted that “a partial tear may heal in a few weeks with conservative treatment, while a complete tear requiring surgery can take several months to regain full function.”

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