How Jesse Love Handled Championship Criticism | Talking Motivation, New YouTube Show, and More!

Jesse Love stepped into the offseason with a championship trophy, and in this interview with Eric Estepp, he dives deep into the emotions after Phoenix, breaking down how criticism, Connor Zilisch, and fan sentiment shaped his mindset. This interview is packed with raw perspective. And with Rising premiering, we’re about to see even more of the behind-the-scenes that made his 2025 season what it was.

• How real does Rising get? Jesse says fans are about to see moments even he wished didn’t make the cut, including hotel room talks on championship eve.
• What fueled his grind this year? The Connor factor was bigger than anyone realized, and Jesse explains exactly how that rivalry shaped him.
• How did he handle the full blast of social media after the title? He didn’t hide, and he has thoughts on fans, formats, and what criticism actually hits.
• Where does the motivation come from for 2026? With Zilisch moving up, Jesse breaks down the shift from external pressure to internal drive.

Jesse’s honesty in this interview hits different. He opens up about ego checks, staying connected with fans, learning to thrive under candid cameras, and finding the next thing that pushes him out of bed each morning. If you want to understand what makes a young champion tick, this conversation gives you more than the stat sheet ever could. Catch the full interview and drop your thoughts in the comments.

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