We haven’t seen Tommaso Ciampa on WWE NXT TV since he was basically squashed by Karrion Kross at TakeOver: In Your House.
At one point, Ciampa was one of the hottest stars in the wrestling business and it seemed like everything was clicking for him especially during the days when he was teaming with Johnny Gargano and during his feud with Gargano.
Ciampa took to Instagram today to give his honest thoughts on where he thinks his career stands today and it is clear that he is frustrated with being on the sidelines. He noted that he misses the 2018 Ciampa and he realizes that the wrestling business is full of highs and lows and now he is off television as he believes that creative has nothing for him. Hopefully, he is able to catch that next wave soon.
Ciampa wrote:
“1. I miss 2018 Ciampa
2. The wrestling business, like life, is full of waves. Highs and lows. One moment you feel untouchable, the next you come crashing down. Giving up the Title is definitely one of my career lows. And to be honest, damn near everything that’s happened in my career since has been a disappointment.
A few glimpses of highs here and there: my face off with Adam when I returned and War Games come to mind. But lots of lows: the chase to reclaim Goldie, the final chapter with Johnny, and most recently my encounter with Kross.
3. Motivation is a fascinating trait. Throughout my career, I’ve often found that creating false dialogue has led to my greatest internal motivation. In 2018, I created a scenario in my head in which “nobody believed in me.” It drove me.
In 2020, after weeks of being left off television (yes, I’m healthy), I find myself with a new false dialogue. “Creative has nothing for you”. Whether or not this is true really doesn’t matter. Because in my head, it’s true.
In 2018, I willed my vision into existence. Well, today I have a new vision. And surprisingly enough, I’m hungrier than ever. It’s time to evolve. It’s time to catch that next wave and reach that next high.”
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