— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 29, 2026

After his debut, Ciampa also cut his first promo in a backstage segment, where he vowed to become the new TNT Champion. 

“”The Psycho Killer is alive!” EXCLUSIVE: Tommaso Ciampa is ready for his shot at the TNT Championship THIS SATURDAY on #AEWCollision!”

“The Psycho Killer is alive!”

EXCLUSIVE: Tommaso Ciampa is ready for his shot at the TNT Championship THIS SATURDAY on #AEWCollision! pic.twitter.com/MpG49iPd3L

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 29, 2026

Ciampa has defeated Briscoe twice in his career, having first retained the ROH World Television Title against the Maryland native in 2013, and later scoring a victory over him in singles action later that year. Throughout Ciampa’s WWE stint, most fans will remember his iconic 238-day NXT Championship reign, and his success alongside Johnny Gargano as part of the tag team #DIY.