Johnny Gargano makes his emotional return to NXT and he's looking toward the future. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.

Johnny Gargano is back, and he’s ready to forget about the past and focus on the future.

The former #DIY tag team member briefly talked about the shock and dismay he felt after Tommaso Ciampa’s callous betrayal at TakeOver: Chicago that left him sidelined for nearly two months. For the most part, however, Gargano’s address to the NXT Universe was about his future.

Gargano made it clear that he needs to get back to doing what he loves to do: competing inside the ring. The former NXT Tag Team Champion talked about competing at TakeOver: Brooklyn, but didn’t speculate on a potential opponent. But, perhaps most importantly, Gargano emphasized that he needs to be Johnny Wrestling again.