Tommaso Ciampa Debuts on ‘AEW Dynamite’ Following WWE Exit

Tommaso Ciampa is All Elite.

The decorated and highly-respected veteran recently announced he wouldn’t be re-signing with WWE after his deal expires. He’s spent over a decade with the company, earning singles titles in NXT and being part of #DIY with Johnny Gargano. Prior to his exit, he was in a program with Ilja Dragunov, but it was seemingly dropped. Upon departure, he shared a post on social media letting fans know he was “excited” for what’s next in his career.

Ciampa debuted during a segment with Mark Briscoe, the current TNT Champion. Briscoe just finished a successful title defense against El Clon. His entrance brands him the “Psycho Killer.” Fans scrambled to figure out who it was. When the lights finally came up they erupted into cheers for the 40-year-old. While Ciampa didn’t cut a promo, he came face-to-face with Briscoe, kissing him on the cheek. He left the ring shortly after. The match was made official for AEW Collision.

He spent a period in Ring of Honor — about 2011 until 2015 — where he went up against Briscoe and his late brother, Jay, on several occasions.

Ciampa is one of many recent AEW signings. In the past few months alone, AEW President Tony Khan has signed The Rascalz (sans Trey Miguel), Jordan Oliver and Alec Price, Maya World, Hyan, and Ace Austin. Several CMLL talent are on dual contracts as well.

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