On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, Johnny Gargano discussed his return to WWE.
Gargano returned to WWE in 2022 after a nine-month hiatus from the promotion as he left to focus on starting a family with his wife Candice LeRae.
He said, “People ask me all the time, did you think about going to other places? Obviously, we all entertain the idea. But when I left, I always felt like I had unfinished business in WWE. And when the conversations were being had, it was one of those things where when I was a little kid growing up, I watched WWE. I dreamed of wrestling at WrestleMania. I dreamed of becoming the Intercontinental Champion. I think all these things I said in my return promo, pretty much. They’re all very real, very true. Those are very real dreams I still do have to this day, and I can only do that one place.”
In a recent appearance on the “Inside the Ropes” podcast, Damian Priest discussed his infamous zombie lumberjack match with The Miz and the negative reaction that followed.
The match took place at WrestleMania: Backlash 2021 as a tie-in to the movie “Army of the Dead.”
Priest said, “I knew the feedback, what it was going to be. It’s hard when you do something different. You know, people are accustomed to one way, and some are open to change, but most aren’t, just in general what it is. For me personally, fighting zombies was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. I’m a big zombie fan, like zombie movies and everything. I loved Army of the Dead, so for me, when I was fighting zombies, this was pretty cool. I know people disagree with me, but they weren’t in my shoes at the moment.”
Johnny Gargano Discusses His Return to WWE
In a recent episode of the “Insight” podcast, Johnny Gargano opened up about his decision to return to WWE after a nine-month hiatus. Gargano had taken time off from the promotion to focus on starting a family with his wife, Candice LeRae. However, he always felt that he had unfinished business in WWE and wanted to fulfill his childhood dreams of wrestling at WrestleMania and becoming the Intercontinental Champion.
When asked if he had considered going to other wrestling promotions during his time away, Gargano admitted that he entertained the idea. However, deep down, he knew that WWE was the place where he wanted to achieve his goals. He stated, “When I left, I always felt like I had unfinished business in WWE. And when the conversations were being had, it was one of those things where when I was a little kid growing up, I watched WWE. I dreamed of wrestling at WrestleMania. I dreamed of becoming the Intercontinental Champion. I think all these things I said in my return promo, pretty much. They’re all very real, very true. Those are very real dreams I still do have to this day, and I can only do that one place.”
Gargano’s passion for WWE and his desire to accomplish his childhood dreams are evident in his words. He recognizes the significance of the opportunities that WWE provides and is determined to make the most of them.
On a separate note, Damian Priest also recently shared his thoughts on a controversial match he had at WrestleMania: Backlash 2021. The match, known as the zombie lumberjack match, received a negative reaction from fans. It was a tie-in to the movie “Army of the Dead” and featured Priest fighting against zombies.
Priest acknowledged that he was aware of the feedback and anticipated the mixed reactions. He understood that people are often resistant to change and prefer things to remain the same. However, for him personally, the experience of fighting zombies was incredibly exciting. As a fan of zombie movies, he found it to be one of the coolest things he had ever done. He expressed his love for “Army of the Dead” and explained that being able to fight zombies was a dream come true for him.
While Priest acknowledges that not everyone shares his enthusiasm for the match, he believes that those who criticize it were not in his shoes at the moment. He emphasizes the importance of considering different perspectives and understanding that what may be enjoyable for one person may not be the same for another.
Both Gargano and Priest’s remarks shed light on the passion and dedication that wrestlers have for their craft. They demonstrate that behind every match and storyline, there are individuals who genuinely care about their performances and strive to create memorable moments for fans. Whether it’s fulfilling childhood dreams or embracing unique opportunities, these wrestlers are driven by their love for the industry and their desire to entertain.