Tag: Tommaso Ciampa

  • Ember Moon Set To Kick Off NXT, Kushida vs. Ciampa Announced

    Ember Moon Set To Kick Off NXT, Kushida vs. Ciampa Announced

    WWE has started to make announcements regarding Wednesday’s new episode of NXT. Following her return at TakeOver 31, Ember Moon will open the show. Additionally, Kushida vs. Tommaso Cimpa will take place for the first time in WWE. TOMORROW ON #WWENXT: ⚫️️ @WWEEmberMoon returns to kick off NXT⚫️ @KUSHIDA_0904 and @NXTCiampa set for competition… and…

  • Breezango Win NXT Tag Team Titles, Austin Theory Back In NXT, Ciampa Heel Turn?, More NXT News

    Breezango Win NXT Tag Team Titles, Austin Theory Back In NXT, Ciampa Heel Turn?, More NXT News

    Below are several news items coming out of this week’s WWE NXT: – As Richard noted, a fatal four-way 60-minute Iron Man match will determine the next NXT Champion on Tuesday. It was also announced that next week’s “Super Tuesday” show will feature Legado del Fantasma vs. Isaiah Scott & Breezango in a six-man street…

  • NXT UK Return Date Announced, Tommaso Ciampa Returning Wednesday

    NXT UK Return Date Announced, Tommaso Ciampa Returning Wednesday

    WWE announced during NXT TakeOver XXX that new episodes of NXT UK will return on Thursday, September 17th. Rumor making rounds on Saturday was that talent traveled to London this weekend to undergo COVID-19 testing, but that has not been confirmed. Additionally, it was confirmed that Tommaso Ciampa will return to NXT this Wednesday, August…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Opens Up About Recent Absence From NXT TV

    Tommaso Ciampa Opens Up About Recent Absence From NXT TV

    Is Tommaso Ciampa left without a creative direction on NXT TV? The former NXT Champion is dealing with a new false narrative. While venting his frustrations in a new Instagram post on Saturday, Ciampa revealed that he’s missing “2018 Ciampa” when he was reigning as NXT Champion. Despite being off of TV since his loss…

  • New TakeOver Matches Announced, Cage Match & More Set For Next Week

    Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross has officially been announced for TakeOver: In Your House. Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor and North American Champion Keith Lee vs. Johnny Gargano are also expected to be added, but have yet to be confirmed. – Based on the…

  • Candice LeRae Turns Heel?, Killer Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux’s Cameo On NXT

    Candice LeRae helped Johnny Gargano beat Tommaso Ciampa in their “One Final Beat” empty arena match, which took place on the campus of Full Sail University. LeRae initially low-blowed Gargano to swerve Ciampa (and everyone watching at home) before low-blowing Ciampa. A change of (rebel) heart. #WWENXT #CiampaVsGargano @CandiceLeRae @JohnnyGargano @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/pdXVcJkuC5 — WWE (@WWE)…

  • New TakeOver Ladder Match Participants, Next Week’s NXT Matches & More

    Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Mia Yim and Tegan Nox qualified for the Women’s Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: Tampa with respective wins over Dakota Kai and Deonna Purrazzo. – Candice LeRae will face Mercedes Martinez next week to determine the the fourth participant. Chelsea Green has already qualified…

  • Adam Cole’s Next Challenger, Riddle & Dunne Win Dusty Classic & More NXT News

    Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – This week’s pre-show dark matches saw Kacy Catanzaro defeat Jessi Kamea and Joaquin Wilde defeat Chase Parker. Malcolm Bivens also cut a promo. – Next week’s episode will feature an appearance from new NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin, plus NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley…

  • New NXT TakeOver: Portland Match Set, DIY Reuniting At Worlds Collide & More

    Below are news & notes coming out of this week’s WWE NXT: – Bianca Belair won the women’s battle royal for the right to challenge the NXT Women’s Champion at NXT TakeOver: Portland. Belair will challenge either Rhea Ripley or Toni Storm. You're in for a treat, Portland.@tonistorm_, @RheaRipley_WWE, @BiancaBelairWWE will see ONE of you…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Would Retire Before He Went To Raw Or Smackdown

    Tommaso Ciampa explained on a recent episode of Lilian Garcia’s podcast why he doesn’t want to be on Raw or Smackdown. “I have a little one at home and my schedule is better in NXT than it would be on the road – and I had neck surgery and I’m not freaking stupid. I get…

  • Team NXT Announced For Men

    Shawn Michaels announced the men’s side of Team NXT during the Survivor Series Kickoff. The following are on Team NXT: Damian Priest Matt Riddle Keith Lee Tommaso Ciampa Walter They will be going up against Team Raw (Captain Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Ricochet & Drew McIntyre) and Team Smackdown (Captain Roman Reigns, Braun…

  • NXT News: Big Title Match Next Week, Stars Return, Dark Matches

    – Next week’s NXT will feature Roderick Strong defending the NXT North American Championship against Keith Lee and Dominick Dijakovic in a triple threat match after their number one contender’s match ended in no contest. The bout was originally scheduled to be Strong vs. Velveteen Dream, but Dream was written out of action following an…

  • Big Title Change On NXT, Tommaso Ciampa’s In-Ring Return Announced

    – Lio Rush defeated Drew Gulak to capture his first NXT Cruiserweight Championship in the opener of this week’s NXT. Gulak’s first reign ended at 108 days, while this is Rush’s first title in WWE. Congratulations @itsLioRush … #ANDNEW NXT Cruiserweight Champion.@WWENXT Pound for pound,No one better. pic.twitter.com/hO4xTUbyCR — Triple H (@TripleH) October 10, 2019…

  • AEW vs NXT – Week 1

    Here is a breakdown of how I, Jason, felt the first week of AEW vs NXT went! This will be a weekly report and analysis of AEW vs NXT that will compare both shows, apples to apples. We will evaluate the crowd reactions, match quality, storylines, and shock values (appearances, etc). Each will be graded…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Returns, Dark Match Results, Next Week’s NXT

    – Former NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa returned at the end of last night’s NXT to confront Adam Cole. There's no escape now, @AdamColePro. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? @NXTCiampa #WWENXT #NXTonUSA pic.twitter.com/S8MwBt3me9 — WWE (@WWE) October 3, 2019 – The dark matches before NXT went on the air saw Saurav Gurjar & Rinku Singh defeat two local competitors, while…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Blasts Reports That He’s Been Medically Cleared

    Tommaso Ciampa has taken aim at publications that reported he’s been cleared to return to the ring since Sept. 11. The following is from Twitter: https://twitter.com/NXTCiampa/status/1173697544515444736 Ciampa is recovering from neck surgery that he had shortly before WrestleMania weekend. Follow @wrestlepages

  • Injury Updates On Tommaso Ciampa, Bobby Lashley & Several Others

    Fightful.com released an exclusive injury update on several WWE stars: – Tommaso Ciampa was at one point scheduled to be cleared on 9/11 last week. – Bobby Lashley has reportedly been bumped up from a mid-November to mid-October return. – Jinder Mahal has an expected return date of November 1st. – Drew McIntyre’s return date…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Issues Warning

    Following the announcement regarding the move of NXT to USA, Tommaso Ciampa took to Twitter to express his displeasure over being left off the poster advertising the move: https://twitter.com/projectciampa/status/1163937579164680192?s=21 It should also be noted the Ciampa is currently out after having neck surgery, however, is slated to return around mid-September to the ring. Could this…