You have a very different perspective than another friend of mine. Personally I'm in the middle of that debate. I think both the athlete and the promotion matter equally. The athlete providing the character and talent while the promotion provides a legacy and stage.
Also can't argue there. There's something magical about the indies and the way it breeds all sorts of cool and wacky creative ideas. I don't doubt that Cardona won't kill it wherever he goes.
RE: Woo Woo Woo Zack Ryder aka Matt Cardona Born Today – May 14th, 1985 – Today in Wrestling History