SouthernWorldwide.com – The coveted title of “Indy God” in the independent professional wrestling circuit has long been associated with Matt Cardona, a moniker he earned through his extensive championship wins across various smaller promotions.
Cardona embraced this “Indy God” persona wholeheartedly after his release from WWE in 2020. He subsequently dominated the independent scene, capturing numerous titles from promotions such as Game Changer Wrestling, House of Glory, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and World Series Wrestling, among others. However, with his return to WWE in 2025, the “Indy God” title was presumably passed on to a new claimant.
In a recent statement, Shotzi Blackheart directly challenged Matt Cardona’s assertion of who truly holds the “Indy God” title. She believes Cardona needs to acknowledge her significant contributions and impact on the independent wrestling scene.
“And I think he’s just got to say it. He’s just got to admit it. Like he keeps trying to say, ‘Oh man, I mean maybe like also Ben Bishop and Richard (Holliday).’ No, shut up! It’s Shotzi Blackheart and you know it. Like come on. Like we created something really special on the indies. Not a lot of people are doing really big storylines that like really mean something and he has to admit we created something special and I’m the ‘Indy God.’ I’m everywhere.”
Shotzi’s claim to the title is substantiated by her extensive activity and success across the wrestling landscape. She has indeed been “everywhere,” as she stated.
During the spring season, Shotzi competed in a multitude of matches globally. She then made a significant impact in Major League Wrestling, ultimately capturing the MLW Women’s World Championship.
Her involvement in the independent scene is set to continue as she is scheduled to participate in a 10-woman battle royal. This match will determine the No. 1 contender for the women’s championship at Awesome Championship Wrestling. The event, named Indypendence Day, is slated to take place next week in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Furthermore, Shotzi currently holds other prestigious championships, including the House of Glory Women’s Championship and the Atomic Legacy Wrestling Women’s Championship, solidifying her prominent position in independent professional wrestling.
