Tommaso Ciampa is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Tommaso Ciampa.
40 Facts About Tommaso Ciampa
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Tommaso Ciampa later appeared on WWE in 2015 as part of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, a tag team tournament.
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Tommaso Ciampa is a two-time NXT Champion and one-time NXT Tag Team Champion.
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Tommaso Ciampa has wrestled for several other independent promotions, including Beyond Wrestling, Chaotic Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
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Tommaso Ciampa Whitney was born on May 8,1985, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Tommaso Ciampa predominantly wrestled for independent promotions located in Massachusetts, most notably Chaotic Wrestling and Top Rope Promotions.
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Tommaso Ciampa held it for half a year, successfully defending it against former del Monte, Jason Blade, and Psycho, before eventually losing it to Psycho at Cold Fury 5.
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Tommaso Ciampa held the Championship until February 2007, when he lost it to Brian Milonas in a "Loser leaves CW" match.
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Tommaso Ciampa read a statement from Hassan before being attacked by The Undertaker.
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In September 2008 Tommaso Ciampa debuted in Harley Race's World League Wrestling.
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Tommaso Ciampa unsuccessfully challenged WLW Tag Team Championship twice: on November 22,2008, alongside Steve Anthony and on March 21,2009, alongside Marc Godeker.
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Tommaso Ciampa appeared in dark matches for Ring of Honor in both 2007 and 2009.
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Tommaso Ciampa joined Prince Nana in his heel stable The Embassy.
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The next day, at ROH Revolution: Canada, Tommaso Ciampa was part of the first "Double Danger Scramble" match, which was won by Michael Elgin.
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At an ROH house show on January 21,2012, Tommaso Ciampa defeated ROH World Television Champion Jay Lethal in a Proving Ground Match to earn a future match for the ROH World Television Championship.
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On June 24 at Best in the World 2012: Hostage Crisis, Tommaso Ciampa received another shot at the ROH World Television Championship, but was defeated by Roderick Strong in a three-way elimination match, involving Lethal, following interference from Prince Nana.
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At Final Battle 2013 on December 14, Tommaso Ciampa began his first reign as ROH World Television Champion, when he defeated Matt Taven for the title.
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Tommaso Ciampa promptly defeated Adam Page of The Decade, then followed it with a promo hinting at a heel turn stating that he felt under-appreciated and wanted a shot at the ROH World Championship before being interrupted by Silas Young.
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At the ROH 13th Anniversary Show, Tommaso Ciampa suffered two fractured ribs during his match, forcing him out of action.
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Tommaso Ciampa later said he'd finished the match "on autopilot" as the pain was more intense than when he'd torn his ACL.
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Tommaso Ciampa missed several Ring of Honor shows before returning to action at an independent show in Toronto.
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On March 29,2015, Tommaso Ciampa announced his departure from ROH.
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Tommaso Ciampa's final match was a failed effort to win the TV title from Jay Lethal who retained after delivering a low blow to Ciampa.
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Tommaso Ciampa then attacked referee Todd Sinclair with a low blow as payback for not calling a DQ for the illegal move.
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Tommaso Ciampa made an appearance for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling on the September 30,2015, episode of Impact Wrestling in a triple threat match involving DJZ and Trevor Lee, which was won by Lee.
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Tommaso Ciampa wrestled for TNA on the October 17,2015, edition of Xplosion, defeating Crazzy Steve.
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Tommaso Ciampa won a match against Danny Burch on the January 13,2016, episode of NXT and defeated Bull Dempsey on the February 24, episode.
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Tommaso Ciampa's NXT contract was a so-called "Tier 2" contract, which allowed him to continue working independent dates alongside his regular NXT bookings.
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On January 27,2018, Tommaso Ciampa returned at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, attacking Gargano with a crutch to close the show.
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Tommaso Ciampa made his in-ring return in the main event of NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, losing to Gargano in an unsanctioned match, resulting in Gargano being reinstated to NXT.
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At NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Tommaso Ciampa retained the championship against Velveteen Dream.
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Tommaso Ciampa defended the title against Black at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix in a winning effort.
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Tommaso Ciampa debuted on Raw on February 18,2019, with three other fellow NXT stars Johnny Gargano, Aleister Black and Ricochet.
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Tommaso Ciampa relinquished his NXT Championship due to injury on the March 20,2019, edition of NXT, ending his reign at 237 days.
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Tommaso Ciampa then entered a feud with Karrion Kross, who attacked him backstage during an interview.
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At TakeOver: In Your House, Tommaso Ciampa was quickly defeated by Kross.
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Tommaso Ciampa turned face again when he began a feud with Timothy Thatcher, leading to a match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames where Tommaso Ciampa won.
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At WarGames, Ciampa teamed with Johnny Gargano, L A Knight and Pete Dunne against Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Grayson Waller, and Tony D'Angelo, but lost when Breakker pinned Ciampa.
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At New Year's Evil on January 4,2022, Tommaso Ciampa lost the title to Breakker in a rematch, ending his second reign at 112 days.
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Tommaso Ciampa faced Lashley for the title the following week in a match dedicated to Harley Race, but lost.