Tyler Breeze On His NXT Return Giving Him Clarity

Tyler Breeze On His NXT Return Giving Him Clarity, What’s Different About This Run

Tyler Breeze spoke with WWE.com about his decision to return to NXT, which he called an “easy choice.” Breeze came back to the brand and competed at NXT TakeOver: XXV in a losing effort to Velveteen Dream, but he says this comeback will pay off.

“One of the easiest choices of my life. I was built here. I was born here. Anytime I’ve ever questioned where I’m going, I head back home to NXT to get clarity. I head back home to recharge and reassess. And every single time it’s paid off. I trust myself. I trust my skill. I trust my passion. I trust NXT.”

Breeze says the hardest thing about coming back to NXT was refreshing everyone’s minds about how talented he was because he never lost sight of that despite being criticized about falling off of the radar:

“Let me just say this: In one night, at NXT TakeOver: XXV, I refreshed everyone’s memory and that right there lies the problem, or at least one of them. More than anything else, people said, “Wow, I forgot Tyler Breeze was capable of that.” You know who didn’t forget? Me. Imagine trying to tell everyone what you know is true and everyone calling you a liar. Now imagine everyone suddenly believes you. How would you feel? Do you side with the fair-weather masses and smile for the short time before people “forget” again? Or do you stand on your feet like you have the entire time and continue to show what you’ve known all along. That is the only adjustment for me.”

Breeze says the biggest difference in this NXT run compared to his last is that he’s only here for himself this time around. Breeze noted he was on the ground floor when NXT took off and he helped make NXT’s name, but he won’t be helping anything this time.

“The difference is maturity and priorities. When I was here before, I was a pillar helping to build NXT, and I was involved in every first imaginable. I built this brand into an empire … my empire, until I was plucked from my empire and unable to reap the benefits of my hard work. This time I’m not building anything. I’m not helping anything. I’m here for myself, plain and simple.”