Tommaso Ciampa to Leave WWE as Contract Expires

Tommaso Ciampa, a veteran WWE performer and former NXT Champion, is expected to depart the company when his current contract expires in the coming weeks, according to multiple reports. The 40-year-old wrestler has been absent from WWE television since late December 2025, signaling the end of his tenure with the promotion.

Reports indicate that Ciampa plans to complete his existing deal without pursuing a renewal, though the specific reasons remain unclear. Sources suggest possibilities including a failure to agree on extension terms or a deliberate choice by Ciampa to seek opportunities elsewhere or take a break from in-ring competition. WWE has not publicly confirmed the details, and Ciampa has yet to address his future plans.

Ciampa's last appearance came on the December 19, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where he teamed with longtime partner Johnny Gargano, as DIY, in a losing effort against Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes. The match marked the tag team's first defeat since capturing the WWE Tag Team Championships in December 2024 from The Motor City Machine Guns, following a heel turn. DIY had previously held the titles once before, defeating Austin Theory and...