Tommaso Ciampa tore through PROGRESS Wrestling like a storm of fury and finesse, leaving behind a trail of chaos and unforgettable clashes. A dangerous blend of calculated violence and raw emotion, Ciampa brought a volatile presence to the UK scene, earning respect and fear in equal measure.
His PROGRESS debut came during the inaugural Super Strong Style 16 tournament at Chapter 19, where he bulldozed through Damo O’Connor before engaging in a hard-hitting technical war with Zack Sabre Jr. Their rivalry would become one of Ciampa’s calling cards in the company, highlighted by a brutal two-out-of-three falls showdown at Chapter 36 inside a sold-out Brixton Academy. Across his PROGRESS run, Ciampa also clashed with the likes of Marty Scurll and Mark Haskins, always pushing the limits of violence and storytelling.
Outside of PROGRESS, Ciampa’s career skyrocketed in NXT, where he became a multi-time NXT Champion and delivered era-defining matches against Johnny Gargano, Adam Cole, and Finn Bálor. His “Blackheart” persona redefined villainy, turning him into one of modern wrestling’s most captivating characters.
In PROGRESS, Ciampa wasn’t around to shake hands or make friends—he was there to hurt people.
And hurt them he did.
With purpose. With pride. With brutality.
All matches are available to watch on DEMAND PROGRESS PLUS.