Austin Theory addresses his career slump prior to joining The Vision

While appearing on the RAW Recap podcast, Austin Theory addressed his career slump prior to joining The Vision…

“When I really kinda sit back, like I didn’t think about it. I went from just, a lot of big moments so quick in my career. And I think I kind of lost myself. I think I did, I got comfortable. And like I said before, waiting for somebody to give me a handout, gimme something because of me feeling like I deserved it. And I feel like my whole life, I’ve worked for everything that I’ve had. At a young age getting to the WWE, accomplishing the things that I’ve done, I just kind of got to a point where — The Vision just takes. And they’re not waiting for anything.”

“And that’s — you know, when I put myself back at home and I’m watching. It’s like, ‘I can sit here and I can wait. And I can point the finger, and blame whoever I want. But I can point it at myself. Because I know at the end of the day that if there’s anything that I truly want, I can have. But I’ve gotta take it. I’ve gotta put in that effort, and I know exactly what to do.”

“Being the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank, youngest US Champ. Beating John Cena at WrestleMania; walking in the US Champ, walking out the US Champ. I was in a place back then where I just hung onto that stuff so much, you know? And especially the John Cena thing. I don’t know how many times I said his name, and tried to tell everybody that I did this.”

“But it’s one of those things. Where I’m at now mentally is like, ‘Hey, that guy Austin Theory beat John Cena.’ People should already know that, I shouldn’t have to tell you. And that’s kind of where I’m at now with things. You’re gonna see me accomplish stuff. You’re gonna see me take whatever I want. And I’m not chasing moments anymore; they’re gonna come to me. And when you see that, you’ll know. I don’t have to tell you.” (quotes courtesy of 411Mania.com)