For years, Claudio Castagnoli has been recognized as one of wrestlings most underrated performers. While fans have long awaited his chance to run with a world title, both in WWE and AEW, apart from his ROH World Championship reign, he has yet to capture that top spot. However, Castagnoli recently explained that being singularly focused on winning a world title could be limiting to his career and legacy.
In an interview with Rick Ucchino for The Takedown on Sports Illustrated, Castagnoli revealed his broader approach to wrestling and why aspiring only for a world championship might not always be beneficial. He acknowledged that not everyone can be the hero of the story, and his goal has shifted toward making the most significant impact possible in every match.
He further credited a piece of advice he received from John Cena, which shaped his approach to wrestling. Cena had told him, Youre only as good as your last match, and that mentality drives Castagnoli to give his best in every performance, aiming to always deliver for both loyal and first-time viewers.
While many, including his Blackpool Combat Club teammate Bryan Danielson, have expressed hopes that Castagnoli would one day get his world title moment, his focus remains on consistently delivering high-quality matches.
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