WWE fans have noticed Johnny Gargano appearing on WWE SmackDown alongside his wife, Candice LeRae, while his tag team partner Tommaso Ciampa has been noticeably missing. According to BodySlam+, Ciampa has decided not to renew his WWE contract, which is nearing its end, and plans to part ways with the company. The exact date of his contract expiration is currently unknown, and it’s unclear whether Ciampa intends to take a break from wrestling or join another promotion after leaving WWE.
Ciampa began his WWE career a decade ago when he signed with the WWE NXT brand. During his time in NXT, he enjoyed significant success, capturing the NXT Championship twice and the NXT Tag Team Championship once alongside Gargano. The duo, known as DIY, reunited on WWE’s main roster in 2023, with Gargano notably helping Ciampa fend off an attack from Imperium. Recently, on January 2 during WWE SmackDown, Gargano lost a match for the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes with LeRae at his side. Backstage, Gargano admitted that wrestling without Ciampa felt different, highlighting the strong bond between the former tag partners. Their last match together was on December 19, where they were defeated by Hayes and Ilya Dragunov.
Fan Take: Tommaso Ciampa’s departure marks the end of a significant era for WWE, especially for fans who have followed the dynamic DIY partnership. This news could signal big shifts in WWE’s tag team scene and may open exciting new opportunities for Ciampa in other wrestling promotions, potentially shaking up the sport’s landscape.
