Titus O'Neil: The role model we all need to try and emulate
Giving back to your community is something that we all take extreme pride in. Nobody respects that human trait more than Titus O'Neil.
The WWE Universe sometimes get so invested into the company and what its talent is doing on Raw and SmackDown Live every week that they tend to forget what these amazing people do for others outside of the ring.
Titus O’Neil is one of the greatest people not only in the WWE, but in the entire world. He has given back to his community more so than anyone that I have ever known, and takes immense joy in doing so.
On many occasions over the last few years, I have found myself calling the leader of Titus Worldwide a role model and an inspiration for everything that he does for others. Those descriptions have never gotten old, as he continues to prove why philanthropy is extremely important in our society - especially considering the world we live in.
When Titus first burst on to the scene in 2010, he performed in contests and obstacle courses during in NXT. The future of those contestants during that stretch of time seemed to be completely questionable.
But look where he is now -- inspiring others and making a difference while working for one of the biggest companies in the world.
He worked incredibly hard to get on to a platform where he could give back to those in need. That is one of the most admirable characteristics a human being can have in their life.
Some members of the WWE Universe may look at Titus as just a WWE Superstar that provides comic relief by the things he says and does. Some fans remember what happened at the Greatest Royal Rumble, or his encounter with a beer keg during an obstacle course in NXT, or the time he vomited in JBL's cowboy hat before placing it on Michael Cole's head.
Although those moments made every fan laugh hysterically, including myself, when I see Titus O’Neil, I see an extraordinary human being that every single person in this world should look up to. He sets an important example of how we should all treat one another in this world, how to lift the spirits up of those who need it, and how to continuously strive to be a better person than you were the day before.
If my words aren't enough reference to help anyone understand how great of a man Titus is, the pinned tweet on his Twitter page explains it all.
"People invested in me when they had nothing to gain in return. Everyday is an opportunity to return the favor for others."
That exact quote right there has inspired me to become something great in this world. It makes me want to prove the people that believe in me right. It makes me want to be better, act better, and feel better by being cordial to others while lifting their spirits up.
Most importantly though, it makes me want to get to a place in my life where I have the ability to give back as much as this man does now.
In our everyday lives, sometimes we forget that there are humans out there that are suffering in some way. It’s people like Titus that keep reminding us how essential it is that we ALL give back one way or another.
Thank you, Titus O'Neil, for being the inspiration that we all need to have. The culmination of writing this article has led me to think of just one word, and that word is - 'respect'.