Tommaso Ciampa Announces WWE Exit

Tommaso Ciampa, a veteran WWE performer and former NXT Champion, announced on January 21, 2026, that his contract with the company is expiring soon and he will not be renewing it, marking the end of his decade-long tenure.

In a detailed statement posted on Instagram, Ciampa expressed gratitude to a wide array of WWE staff and colleagues who supported his career. "In the very near future, my contract with the WWE will officially come to an end," he wrote. "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." He extended special thanks to fellow wrestlers, noting, "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."

Ciampa highlighted his deep connection to NXT, WWE's developmental brand, referring to it as his "black and gold family," which he said "will forever hold an incredibly special place in my heart." He also acknowledged the fans who...