Tommaso Ciampa calls AEW match a love letter to wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Tommaso Ciampa reflected on his AEW World Championship match against Darby Allin, held on April 22, 2026. He described the match as a love letter to pro wrestling, emphasizing its importance in showcasing his abilities. Ciampa expressed gratitude to Allin and the AEW, stating his goal of winning the world title one day. The match received a five-star rating from Dave Meltzer and marked Allin's first title defense since defeating MJF.
- •Ciampa named April 22 match as pivotal in his wrestling career
- •Allin retained the title by forcing Ciampa to submit
- •Match rated five stars by Dave Meltzer
- •Ciampa considers facing Kenny Omega as a dream matchup
- •He plans to pursue the AEW world title
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Tommaso Ciampa Says Recent AEW Match Was His 'Love Letter To Pro Wrestling'
"Tommaso Ciampa has named an AEW match from earlier this year as his love letter to wrestling and explained what he wanted to achieve in the high-profile clash.
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