While speaking on “The Ten Count” podcast, Tommaso Ciampa stated that he is enjoying his babyface #DIY run with Johnny Gargano, and the day will eventually come when he reprises his heel Blackheart character on the main roster.
Ciampa said, “Yeah, it’s all evolution of characters. If I walked into NXT on day one and I was Blackheart, I don’t know that it would have transcended and worked. But when you’re part of an underdog tag team, best friends, there’s a turn there. There’s reason for hatred.”
He continued, “So, I mean, in a lot of ways, we’re setting the same layers and bricks on the main roster. So hopefully the day does come where I can bring out that side of me because that is my most comforting side for myself.”
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) will battle The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest), #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller), and New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships this Saturday at WrestleMania 40 (Night One).
Tommaso Ciampa Discusses His Character Evolution and Future Plans on the Main Roster
Professional wrestler Tommaso Ciampa recently appeared on “The Ten Count” podcast, where he discussed his current babyface run with Johnny Gargano as part of the tag team #DIY. Ciampa also shared his thoughts on the possibility of reprising his heel character, Blackheart, on the main roster.
Ciampa acknowledged that characters in professional wrestling often evolve over time. He believes that if he had debuted in NXT as Blackheart from day one, it may not have resonated with the audience as well. However, being part of an underdog tag team and portraying a close friendship with Gargano has provided a foundation for character development.
According to Ciampa, the dynamics and storyline of #DIY have laid the groundwork for a potential return to his Blackheart persona on the main roster. He expressed his hope that one day he will have the opportunity to showcase that side of his character, as it is personally fulfilling for him.
In addition to discussing his character evolution, Ciampa also mentioned an upcoming match at WrestleMania 40 (Night One). #DIY, consisting of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, will be competing against several other tag teams for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. The teams they will face include The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest), The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller), and New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate).
The interview with Ciampa provided insights into his character development and future plans. Fans of the wrestler can look forward to seeing how his character continues to evolve and whether he will eventually bring back his Blackheart persona on the main roster. As WrestleMania 40 approaches, anticipation builds for the tag team championship match featuring #DIY and their formidable opponents. Wrestling enthusiasts will undoubtedly be eagerly watching to see how the event unfolds and if Ciampa’s aspirations for his character come to fruition.