Tommaso Ciampa recently appeared on Corey Graves’ “After The Bell” podcast and shared his thoughts on the current state of WWE NXT.
Ciampa was a key figure in NXT for several years, holding multiple championships and being considered the heart and soul of the brand. He said,
“So I actually stopped by the Performance Center and the vibe there and the energy, I don’t want to say it’s — It is. It’s exactly what it used to be. It had a tough spin. It had a tough time with NXT 2.0, the adjustments, the color scheme changes. Everything. The vibe was different for a while. It’s hungry again and it’s competitive again and it’s a team effort again. It was a really cool thing to see and I kept saying that to everybody down there. All the producers & head coaches, Shawn [Michaels], Matt [Bloom], everybody. That crowd was as electric as anything I’d ever seen for a TakeOver. It was the first time watching that I thought ‘Man, this is the Black and Gold feel.’ They were crazy.”
He continued, “All these new talents and acts have now stepped past that point of being new and they’re developed and they have characters and they’ve got backstory. You can connect [with them.] It was cool to see. It’s cool to see Carmelo Hayes be a full package. It’s cool to see Trick Williams break out like crazy over the last few months. Ilja Dragunov is [on the] next level. He is full package and ready to go. You can toss that guy on a pay-per-view tomorrow and he is going to deliver.”
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Tommaso Ciampa, a former key figure in WWE NXT, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the brand during an appearance on Corey Graves’ “After The Bell” podcast. Ciampa, who held multiple championships and was considered the heart and soul of NXT, expressed his excitement about the renewed energy and competitiveness he witnessed at the Performance Center.
Ciampa acknowledged that NXT had gone through a tough time with the introduction of NXT 2.0, which brought about adjustments and changes to the color scheme. However, he emphasized that the vibe at the Performance Center is now exactly what it used to be. He described the atmosphere as hungry, competitive, and a team effort, which he found to be a really cool thing to see.
During his visit, Ciampa noticed that the new talents and acts in NXT have developed their characters and have compelling backstories. He specifically mentioned Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Ilja Dragunov as individuals who have stepped past the point of being new and are now ready to deliver on a big stage. Ciampa expressed his confidence in their abilities and stated that they could be thrown onto a pay-per-view event tomorrow and deliver a great performance.
Ciampa’s positive assessment of the current state of NXT reflects the progress made by the brand in developing its talent and creating engaging storylines. The renewed energy and competitiveness at the Performance Center indicate that NXT is once again living up to its reputation as a breeding ground for future WWE superstars.
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In conclusion, Tommaso Ciampa’s recent comments shed light on the revitalized state of WWE NXT. With a renewed energy, competitive atmosphere, and a roster of talented individuals ready to make their mark, NXT is poised to continue delivering exciting and entertaining wrestling content.