Dolph Ziggler conducted an interview with The Herald-Dispatch. Here are some highlights.

On his 30-day suspension last year for his first violation of WWE’s drug testing policy:

“That was a worse case scenario. Be careful what you get into and who you are associated with. It can easily be taken away. I had month to think it over. I said I won’t make that mistake again.”

On his current goals:

“The Intercontinental Championship is the goal now. I want to become the best IC champion ever and move on.”

On his future at 29-years-old:

“A lot of guys are in their mid-30s. I need to get more solid. In the future I look to be one of the leaders in the locker room.”