Tommaso Ciampa recalls AEW debut against Mark Briscoe as nostalgic reunion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Tommaso Ciampa made a strong start in AEW, winning the TNT Championship during his debut match against Mark Briscoe on January 28, 2026. In an interview, Ciampa expressed that facing Briscoe felt like a continuation of their earlier bouts in ROH from the 2010s. He highlighted the emotional connection and shared history with Briscoe, recalling warm moments and the chemistry they quickly regained in the ring. Ciampa emphasized the infectious energy of Briscoe and the joy of reuniting after years apart.
- •Tommaso Ciampa debuted in AEW on January 28, 2026.
- •He won the TNT Championship in his first match against Mark Briscoe.
- •Ciampa and Briscoe had a storied rivalry in ROH during the 2010s.
- •The two wrestlers quickly regained their chemistry during the match.
- •Their match brought back nostalgic memories for Ciampa.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Tommaso Ciampa Explains How AEW Debut Felt Like Picking Up Where He Left Off
"Tommaso Ciampa has discussed how his AEW debut match with Mark Briscoe felt like a continuation of their matches from years ago.
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