Recently, Tommaso Ciampa jokingly proposed a reverse hair vs. hair match to Ricochet, prompting a response from the AEW National Champion. Ciampa, who made his AEW in-ring debut on Collision by capturing the TNT Championship from Mark Briscoe, has been candid in interviews about his transition from WWE to AEW. During these discussions, he humorously suggested a potential match with Ricochet where the loser would have to grow out their hair.
Ricochet’s Lighthearted Reply and History With Ciampa
In a recent appearance on The Mark Hoke Show, Ricochet addressed Ciampa’s challenge with humor, emphasizing his confidence in not losing.
“I feel like I could rock a pretty mean skullet,”
Ricochet joked.
“It wouldn’t be me growing my hair out, that’s for sure. I’d still be bald as the day is old. I wonder what Tommaso would look like with some hair.”
He also highlighted their past encounters by saying,
“We’ve had history in the past. We’ve been in matches before, all over. I don’t think we’ve ever had a one-on-one. That would be something that I think people would want to see. Maybe he can get the Carlos Boozer where he painted his hair on one time.”
Clarifying the Matchup History Between Ricochet and Ciampa
Contrary to Ricochet’s recollection, the two competitors have faced each other in a singles match. On the August 14th, 2023 episode of WWE Main Event, Ricochet emerged victorious over Ciampa. The majority of their previous confrontations took place in NXT, predominantly in tag team settings rather than one-on-one bouts.
Current Champions Prepare for Upcoming AEW Battles
Ricochet is set to defend his AEW National Championship against Jungle Jack Perry on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. Meanwhile, Ciampa continues to reign as the AEW TNT Champion, further intensifying the potential stakes if their teased singles match materializes.
Potential Impact of a Ricochet and Ciampa Singles Encounter
A direct match between Ricochet and Tommaso Ciampa, two highly skilled AEW champions with intertwined histories, would likely attract significant attention among fans. Such a contest would not only showcase their in-ring abilities but also add depth to their ongoing storyline, especially with the teasing of unusual stakes like a hair-growing wager. As both wrestlers continue to build momentum in AEW, the prospect of this match remains a compelling possibility for future events.
