Tommaso Ciampa was recently seen alongside Angelo Dawkins, a prominent WWE star who has not appeared in WWE programming for nearly four months. Dawkins, known for his achievements as a former WWE Tag Team Champion with the Street Profits, shared the moment with Ciampa, who now works for All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Both Ciampa and Johnny Gargano made a significant impact in WWE’s SmackDown Tag Team division as the tag team #DIY. After Ciampa’s contract with WWE expired, he chose not to re-sign and moved to AEW. Similarly, the Street Profits, including Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, were key players in the SmackDown tag team scene, with Dawkins and Ford capturing the WWE Tag Team Championships last year. However, Dawkins and Ford have not appeared on WWE’s main roster since their match against the Wyatt Sicks on the October 10 episode of SmackDown.
Amid his absence from WWE programming, Dawkins was seen with Ciampa in a picture shared on Ciampa’s Instagram story, where the two were preparing to attend Ciampa’s daughter’s school dance together.
“And I made it home just in time for Willow’s school dance tonight… with an old friend'” wrote Ciampa.
The ongoing friendship between Dawkins and Ciampa stands out, especially since Ciampa is now an AEW talent.
Tommaso Ciampa’s Rising Profile in AEW
Tommaso Ciampa, often referred to as “The Psycho Killer,” made a strong entrance into AEW by accepting Mark Briscoe’s TNT Title Open Challenge on an episode of Dynamite a few weeks ago. Ciampa won his debut match on AEW Collision, capturing the TNT Championship from Briscoe.
Though Ciampa’s reign was brief, ending when he lost the title to Kyle Fletcher on last week’s Dynamite, the match lasted 17 intense minutes filled with multiple near-falls, proving Ciampa’s threat level on the AEW roster. Despite the short tenure with the championship, Ciampa has quickly established himself as a competitor to watch in AEW.
With Tony Khan leading AEW’s vision, the future plans for Ciampa remain an intriguing subject for fans and analysts alike.
Implications of the Continued Connection Between Dawkins and Ciampa
The recent encounter between Angelo Dawkins and Tommaso Ciampa suggests that personal and professional ties between WWE and AEW talent may persist beyond company boundaries. Dawkins’ prolonged absence from WWE programming creates questions about his next steps, while Ciampa’s momentum in AEW opens new opportunities for his career. This glimpse of camaraderie at a family event hints that, despite competitive loyalties, these wrestlers maintain bonds which could influence future storylines or collaborations.
As fans react to this unexpected moment, attention will shift to whether Angelo Dawkins returns to WWE action or explores other possibilities, and how Ciampa’s AEW run will develop under Tony Khan’s management.
