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Matt Cardona has been a fixture in the wrestling industry for many years and is familiar with all the terminology, but there’s one particular word that he finds utterly distasteful. In a recent conversation with Bobby Fish, Cardona expressed his disdain for the term "freeter," describing it as one of the most derogatory insults in wrestling. He explained that the term is particularly hurtful because it belittles individuals who are simply fulfilling their roles as expected by their employers.
"I can’t stand the word freeter. It feels like you’re mocking me for doing my job. That’s the term I absolutely loathe in this entire business," he stated.
Cardona is also troubled by the fact that this insult has become commonplace among newer talent in the locker room—quite different from the environment when he began with WWE in 2007.
"What frustrates me even more, and I might get some backlash for this, is that the newer generation uses it too. Looking back, no one used to call each other that, not in my time since 2007."
He emphasized that there was a sense of mutual respect among wrestlers back then, regardless of their positions on the roster. He believes that as terms like "jobber" become more casually thrown around, they lose their significance and respect.
"Nobody in the industry ever called another wrestler a part-timer or belittled them for working hard. But now, it’s becoming acceptable for wrestlers to label each other in this way, and that’s what infuriates me."
Cardona’s sentiments reflect deeper issues regarding how wrestlers treat one another and how fans adopt this language. For a performer who has spent nearly two decades working in and out of the limelight, his message is clear: it’s essential to honor the effort, regardless of who is putting it in.
Fan Take: Cardona’s comments highlight a growing concern about respect in wrestling culture, which is vital for fostering a supportive environment among talent. Fans should take this seriously, as how wrestlers treat each other significantly impacts the overall quality and integrity of the sport.
