Tommaso Ciampa - The Hero We Deserve

[LK3185]

I don't think there's alot of fans that think about the effects of wrestling takes on the body and even wrestlers, you see these young guys going all out.. I think they know the effects but don't really care, cause you're young and bounce back realitively quickly.. That goes for anything that's really physical. How many football players retire before they're 30 now due to health reasons? Its alot more than it was years back but its still a low number.

That said, if you're not making alot of money in wrestling, why take such a risk? I get it when you're making millions of dollars because at least you'll be set when you do retire. Once you get noticed in wrestling, you can dial it back.. Still be exciting while not putting your body thru so much. I watched AJ evolve his style over the years for example. Some other wrestlers just don't.

[mizfan]

This is exactly why I never, ever begrudge someone who wants to walk away from wrestling, even if they do it suddenly or poorly. It's kind of an insane thing for any person to do. Anyone who actually does this for a living (or even as a hobby really) has a measure of respect from me.

[Powder]

I do...F#@k Trish Stratus for walking away when she did....

No wait never mind...just f#@k Trish Stratus.

[meandi]

With all this said... I wish concussions had been studied years ago before it became “the big thing”. Only because I wish Benoit <yes... the one we shouldn’t speak of> would’ve had an idea how wreckless his style was, and maybe he would’ve changed it up a bit and still been just as awesome in the ring.

[comfortablynumb]

This injury sucks so much but I loved his Twitter post after the surgery with him and Goldy bandaged up.

[Oliver]

That's spectacular.

He'll always be my NXT Champion.

[comfortablynumb]

Me too. He's an awesome champ.

The timing is awful too. I assume DIY would be in Riccochet/Alestair's spot right now, although it seemed they had big plans for all four guys.

[LK3185]

Maybe on the main roster, but the plan in NXT was for a big blowoff between Ciampa and Gargano at the next Takeover.

[comfortablynumb]

Yeah I meant big plans on the main roster. Alestair and Riccochet seem likely to work both nights at this point (Mania and Takeover). I already mourned the loss of that Takeover match (and am excited about the replacement and entire card).

[Heisenberg]

“HHH says they knew Ciampa's neck surgery was a necessity prior to the callup, but wanted to get him some main roster experience. The injury went from something manageable to a risk they didn't want to take“

According to WON.

[comfortablynumb]

An emotional video of Triple H telling the NXT roster about Ciampa's injury and then Ciampa discussing the injury and his struggle to have a family. Well done video.

[Oliver]

Wait, this isn't going to give us Family Man Tomasso Ciampa, is it?

[Team Farrell]

No but something a little more like when KO first came in could still work as a heel. He's going to be sick, he's going to be gross, he's going to hurt people and he's not proud of what his daughter is going to see him do, but he's got a wife and kid at home and his neck is on borrowed time so he's going to do whatever it takes to get to the top, and to hell with anyone who has a problem with that.

[comfortablynumb]

Yeah I think he can easily go back to being the best heel on the roster. I think WWE/Triple H realized this guy had a special run this past year and a lot of people (fans and wrestlers alike) were legitimately bummed when they found out the injury news, especially coming a week after his RAW debut. I think these segments are just recognizing this, because he gained a lot of fans with his heel work.

[Prime Time]

Sounds like Ciampa's injuries mean he's going to stay on NXT rather than ever trying to work the 'main roster' schedule. Sensible, I suspect.