On a recent edition of the “After the Bell with Corey Graves” podcast, Tommaso Ciampa discussed the DIY reunion that took place last week on RAW, his mindset working with Johnny Gargano, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the two men not having a chance to reunite before now: “I came up, I was doing stuff with the Miz and I got that little bit of a rub with the US Title opportunity and then I had to go away for surgery. By the time I’m gone Johnny’s coming up, he’s doing his own thing. So together, there’s been no tease for DIY. So the fact that Johnny could come out and San Jose could be chanting ‘DIY’ and give the reaction that they gave when we hugged.”
On the reaction to the reunion: “To have that whole place saying, ‘DIY,’ it was one of those moments I was like, ‘Wait, we’ve done nothing to train you people.’ In one night, we tried to build me as a viable contender [for the Intercontinental Championship] and we just brought Johnny up. No build, no expectation. So to have that crowd react and go, ‘Oh, we know that they’re called DIY,’ that to me was a big success. Because that was like, ‘Shoot, that’s with nothing. That’s with no machine behind us. That’s with no anything. We start to go now and they start to see us on a weekly basis, together, whether that be backstage promos and interactions because we can have a lot of fun that way, or we have some matches where we have some time because that’s what DIY was in NXT.”
On dream matches for them: “KO and Sami Zayn is obviously a dream match that I see a lot, brought up on the internet.”
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Tommaso Ciampa Reflects on DIY Reunion and Dream Matches
In a recent episode of the “After the Bell with Corey Graves” podcast, Tommaso Ciampa opened up about the DIY reunion that took place on RAW, his experience working with Johnny Gargano, and his thoughts on dream matches. The DIY reunion was a highly anticipated moment for fans, and Ciampa shared his thoughts on the unexpected reaction they received.
Ciampa expressed his surprise at the crowd’s enthusiastic response to the DIY reunion. He mentioned that there had been no prior tease or build-up for their reunion, as he had been away for surgery while Gargano was making his own mark in the wrestling industry. However, when they finally reunited in San Jose, the crowd erupted in chants of “DIY,” which Ciampa found incredibly gratifying.
The wrestler reflected on the success of the reunion, noting that they had done nothing to train the audience to react in such a way. Ciampa emphasized that they had no promotional machine behind them and no prior expectations set, yet the crowd instantly recognized and embraced DIY. He saw this as a significant achievement and believed that with more exposure and interaction, whether through backstage promos or matches, they could continue to captivate audiences.
When discussing dream matches, Ciampa mentioned Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn as a highly anticipated pairing that fans often bring up on the internet. The chemistry between Owens and Zayn, combined with Ciampa and Gargano’s in-ring abilities, would undoubtedly create an electrifying match that fans would love to see.
Ciampa’s insights into the DIY reunion shed light on the organic connection they have with the audience. Despite the lack of prior promotion or build-up, their reunion was met with overwhelming support. This speaks to the lasting impact DIY had during their time in NXT and the continued interest in their partnership.
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In conclusion, Tommaso Ciampa’s interview provides valuable insights into the DIY reunion, their unexpected reception, and the dream matches fans are eagerly anticipating. The chemistry between Ciampa and Gargano continues to captivate audiences, and their future endeavors are sure to be exciting for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.