Tommaso Ciampa has made it clear that he is targeting AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher following Fletcher’s victory in late January. After debuting for AEW, Ciampa won the TNT Championship by defeating Mark Briscoe, but his reign was cut short after only 11 days when Fletcher claimed the title during the go-home episode of Dynamite, just before the Grand Slam event in Australia. Ciampa’s focus is now on reclaiming the championship from Fletcher, who has been holding the title abroad.
Kyle Fletcher’s Title Defense and Stay in Australia
Kyle Fletcher took the AEW TNT Championship to his hometown of Sydney, where he successfully defended the belt against Mark Briscoe in a challenging Ladder Match. Following that intense bout, Fletcher has remained in Australia and has yet to return to the United States, causing a stir among fans and competitors alike who wonder when the champion will be back on US soil to defend his title further.
Ciampa’s Message and Intentions Revealed in Backstage Interview
During a backstage interview with Lexy Nair on AEW Collision, Tommaso Ciampa spoke about his desire to face Mark Briscoe again once he recovers from the recent Ladder Match. However, the main focus of Ciampa’s message was aimed squarely at Kyle Fletcher. He mentioned Fletcher’s extended stay in Australia, calling it a “vacation,” and made it clear he plans to confront Fletcher as soon as he returns to the United States.
Ciampa emphasized the timeline since these key events, stating,
“Lexy, it has been 24 days since I became All Elite. 21 days since I went to war with Mark Briscoe, and I became the new TNT Champion. Speaking of Mark Briscoe, I know he is not here tonight; he’s healing up from a Ladder match, but when you do get back, Mark, it will be my honor to share that ring, friend or foe, whatever it may be.” – Tommaso Ciampa
He then turned his full attention to Fletcher, stressing,
“But the number that’s on my mind, Lexy, [is] 10. Ten days since I lost that TNT Title and Kyle Fletcher took it all the way to Australia to a hero’s homecoming, and then he stayed in Australia, taking a bit of a vacation as if I’m just gonna disappear. Well, Kyle, when you get backstage, I will be here, and I want you to understand that The Psycho Killer wants it back.” – Tommaso Ciampa
Anticipation Builds Around Future TNT Championship Encounters
Ciampa’s message resonated strongly with AEW fans, clearly signaling that he intends to challenge Kyle Fletcher actively once the champion is back in the United States. This confrontation promises to intensify the TNT Championship scene, with Ciampa eager to regain the title that he briefly held after his AEW debut.
Fletcher’s current hold on the championship and his absence from the US have added to the intrigue, elevating excitement around when and where the next title match will take place. Ciampa’s persistent challenges indicate that a highly anticipated clash between the two is on the horizon, potentially shaping the next phase of AEW’s TNT Championship storyline.
The message was direct! Tommaso Ciampa wants his Silvey back from TNT Champion @kylefletcherpro!
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