Tommaso Ciampa Left From WWE 2026

 

Tommaso Ciampa’s WWE Status in 2026 (Was he fired?)

No, Tommaso Ciampa was not released (fired) by WWE in 2026; rather, he chose to leave on his own.

• Reason: His WWE contract expired in January 2026, and he chose not to renew (re-sign) it.
• Departure: On January 21, 2026, he officially announced that he was leaving WWE after 10 years and has since joined AEW (All Elite Wrestling).
• Specific Reason: According to reports, he was unhappy with his booking on the main roster and was ultimately compelled to leave out of frustration.

Who is Tommaso Ciampa? (Biography & Career)
Tommaso Ciampa, whose real name is Tommaso Whitney, is a major name in professional wrestling, known for his "heel" (villain) persona and exceptional in-ring skills.

• NXT Career (The Blackheart): He made his biggest mark during the NXT "black and gold" era, where he became a 2-time NXT Champion and famously referred to his title as "Goldie."
• #DIY Team: His tag team with Johnny Gargano, #DIY, was one of the most famous teams in NXT history.
• WWE Main Roster: He moved to RAW/SmackDown in 2022, where he eventually reunited with Johnny Gargano and won the Tag Team Championship in 2024.
• Style: Known as the "Sicilian Psychopath," his wrestling style is highly aggressive and technical.

In 2026, he ended his 10-year journey with WWE to begin a new chapter in his career.