Tommaso Ciampa reflects on silent entrance at WWE NXT Takeover
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Tommaso Ciampa discussed his decision to use a silent entrance during his match at WWE NXT Takeover in 2018, acknowledging the risk it posed. The entrance, which featured no music, heightened the crowd's reactions during his bout against Johnny Gargano. Ciampa expressed surprise at the attention the entrance garnered and noted its lasting impact on fans. He also mentioned a desire to recreate the experience in the future, ideally as a babyface character. Following his departure from WWE earlier this year, Ciampa debuted with AEW, suggesting any future silent entrances may occur in that company.
- •Ciampa's silent entrance occurred at Takeover New Orleans in 2018.
- •He faced former tag partner Johnny Gargano during that match.
- •Ciampa believed the decision was risky but ultimately rewarding.
- •He is open to revisiting the silent entrance in a different context.
- •Ciampa recently debuted with AEW after leaving WWE.
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Tommaso Ciampa Wanted To Take A Risk With Silent WWE NXT Entrance
"For a time, WWE NXT star Tommaso Ciampa used to make his entrance to no music, and he recently acknowledged that the decision was risky.
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