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Tommaso Ciampa

The Journey

Tommaso Ciampa is an agent of chaos, whose brief yet blistering time in PROGRESS Wrestling left an impact as fierce as his strikes. A man of few words but undeniable presence, Ciampa didn’t come to the UK to fit in—he came to dismantle everything in his path.

Ciampa made his PROGRESS debut at Chapter 19 (May 2015), entering the first-ever Super Strong Style 16 Tournament. He bulldozed through Damo O’Connor in the opening round before going to war with Zack Sabre Jr. in a brutal quarter-final. That match ignited one of PROGRESS’ most intense rivalries, culminating in a best two-out-of-three falls classic at Chapter 36 in Brixton that cemented Ciampa as a cult favourite.

His time in PROGRESS also saw him lock horns with the likes of Marty Scurll, Mark Haskins, and partner with Sabre Jr. in a failed attempt to capture tag team gold from The Origin—each bout dripping with intensity and violent theatre.

Beyond PROGRESS, Ciampa’s rise in NXT was nothing short of legendary. A multi-time NXT Champion and central figure in the brand’s golden era, his battles with Johnny Gargano remain all-time greats.

Tommaso Ciampa doesn’t wrestle—he wages war. And he never leaves quietly.

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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.

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