In a new photo posted to Instagram, NXT superstar Tommaso Ciampa reflected on his career, and also spoke about a new vision he has for himself.
Within the post, which was a photo of Ciampa holding the NXT Championship during his reign with it, the superstar reflected on his past, saying that he missed the “2018 Ciampa.” Tommaso also touched on how having to relinquish the title in order to have surgery on his neck was one of his career lows.
Ciampa also touches on his absence from recent episodes of NXT, saying that he is healthy, and may or may not have been told that the creatives behind the broadcast have nothing for him yet. Whether or not this is true, Ciampa says he’s taking it as truth, and will use it as motivation to “evolve” and catch whatever wave may be next for him.
You can check out the full post below:
This got me thinking:
1. I miss 2018 Ciampa
2. The wrestling business, like life, is full of waves. Highs and lows. One moment you feel untouchable, the next you come crashing down. Giving up the Title is definitely one of my career lows. And to be honest, damn near everything that’s happened in my career since has been a disappointment.
A few glimpses of highs here and there: my face off with Adam when I returned and War Games come to mind. But lots of lows: the chase to reclaim Goldie, the final chapter with Johnny, and most recently my encounter with Kross.
3. Motivation is a fascinating trait. Throughout my career, I’ve often found that creating false dialogue has led to my greatest internal motivation. In 2018, I created a scenario in my head in which “nobody believed in me.” It drove me.
In 2020, after weeks of being left off television (yes, I’m healthy), I find myself with a new false dialogue. “Creative has nothing for you”. Whether or not this is true really doesn’t matter. Because in my head, it’s true.
In 2018, I willed my vision into existence. Well, today I have a new vision. And surprisingly enough, I’m hungrier than ever. It’s time to evolve. It’s time to catch that next wave and reach that next high.
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