Shotzi Blackheart Eyes the Indie Throne, Takes Aim at Matt Cardona: “I Want to Take Out the King”
Shotzi Blackheart isn’t here to blend in — she’s here to break down doors, raise hell, and topple a king.
The WWE standout recently made waves with a bold declaration on The Wrestleholics podcast, where she opened up about her current run on the independent wrestling scene and made her intentions crystal clear: Matt Cardona is in her crosshairs.
“I came back with a plan,” Shotzi said. “I wanna just have the most wild match, make some noise and piss off Matt Cardona. I definitely planned everything to get his attention. Because he’s the king right now. And I want to take out the king. I want to sit on the indie iron throne. And right now Cardona is sitting on it and I got to get his ass off that throne.”
It’s a candid and fearless statement — one that matches the intensity and energy Shotzi brings every time she steps into the ring. While she continues to showcase her talents under the WWE umbrella, Shotzi’s recent appearances on the indies have reminded fans of what made her a breakout star in the first place: she’s unpredictable, unrelenting, and unapologetically herself.
The self-proclaimed “Indie Goddess” isn’t just returning to her roots for nostalgia’s sake — she’s here to shake the tree. And if that means calling out Matt Cardona, arguably the most prominent name on the post-WWE indie circuit, so be it. Shotzi’s calculated chaos is part of a larger mission to reclaim territory and take her place atop the independent wrestling hierarchy.
Matt Cardona, of course, is no stranger to high-profile callouts. Since reinventing himself after his WWE departure, the self-anointed “Indy God” has made a career out of headline-grabbing moments, collecting titles across the globe while building a brand as both a workhorse and a lightning rod.
But Shotzi’s challenge isn’t just another name tossed in the hat — this one feels personal. It’s a clash of personas, philosophies, and pure wrestling hunger. The wild child of pro wrestling versus the internet sensation turned indie juggernaut. And when — not if — they collide, it has all the ingredients of a certified banger.
Shotzi Blackheart is set to collide with Matt Cardona on July 11 at GCW’s high-octane Boss of All Bosses event in Dallas, Texas. The showdown—announced at Gilly’s and set to stream live on TrillerTV+—promises fireworks as Shotzi continues her meteoric rise on the indie scene, challenging Cardona’s self-proclaimed “Indy God” status. With both competitors bringing contrasting styles and fierce reputations, this bout shapes up to be the kind of wild, no‑holds‑barred collision that only GCW can deliver.
You can listen to the full Wrestleholics episode featuring Shotzi’s interview here, where she discusses her journey back to the indies, her mindset, and what fans can expect in this next chapter of her career.
The indie throne may have a king, but Shotzi Blackheart is ready for a revolution. Buckle up.
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