Tommaso Ciampa confirms WWE departure, ‘beyond excited’ for the future
For the first time in a decade, Tommaso Ciampa is available for bookings.
Earlier this month, reports indicated that Ciampa’s WWE contract was set to expire and that he was not expected to re-sign with the company. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae have been appearing on SmackDown without Ciampa beginning with the January 2 episode.
On Wednesday, Ciampa confirmed his WWE departure in a statement posted to social media. Ciampa also noted that he has another ten years left in his career.
Ciampa’s statement reads:
“In the very near future, my contract with the WWE will officially come to an end. I’d like to thank every single person who contributed to the last ten years of this incredible journey… camera crew, ring crew, hair and makeup team, seamstresses, referees, creative, producers, catering crew, commentators, ring announcers, travel department, medical team, talent reps, and anybody I may have missed. A very special thank you to all of the men and women who I’ve shared a ring and locker room with… nothing but love and respect.
And I would be remiss not to give a special thank you to my black and gold family. You will forever hold an incredibly special place in my heart.
To the fans who have shown love and support over the last two decades… thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To my wife and daughter: you are my rock and my forever “why”. I love you more.
I spent the first decade of my career traveling the world on the independent scene. I spent the second decade of my career traveling the world with WWE. I have one decade remaining and I’m beyond excited for whatever challenges lie ahead.
I’m an incredibly lucky person, one of the few who has spent his entire adult life living out his childhood dream… and while that dream continues to evolve, I will continue to chase it.
With that said, for the first time in over ten years, I am available for all appearances, signings, photo ops, seminars, movies, tv appearances, fitness collaborations, sponsorships and so forth. Please email any inquiries to: [email protected]
Thank you. 🤍✌️”
During Ciampa’s time in WWE, he was a two-time NXT Champion, a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Gargano, and a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion on the main roster with Gargano.
Ciampa’s statement is below:
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