A WWE veteran who lost his championship this past Friday on SmackDown has been handed a cheeky new nickname after a memorable moment at a live event. Tommaso Ciampa, one-half of #DIY alongside Johnny Gargano, brought some humor to the ring just days after dropping the gold.
At today’s WWE live event in Germany, Ciampa and Gargano squared off against the Motor City Machine Guns. In the middle of the match, Ciampa paid homage to Scott Steiner by busting out push-ups in the ring—a spot that had fans laughing and reminiscing. WWE didn’t miss a beat, hopping on Instagram to christen the SmackDown star “Big Ciampa Pump,” a nod to Steiner’s legendary “Big Poppa Pump” persona.
The fun moment came on the heels of a rough night for #DIY. This past Friday, Ciampa and Gargano lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) on SmackDown, ending their three-month reign as champs.
Insider Suggests Tag Titles Could Miss WrestleMania 41
In a twist for the tag team division, a wrestling insider has hinted that the WWE Tag Team Championship—now around the waists of The Street Profits—might not be on the line at WrestleMania 41, slated for next month in Las Vegas. Speaking on a recent Live Q&A, WrestleVotes broke down the potential roadmap, citing time constraints at The Show of Shows. “I can’t say for sure all three sets [of tag titles] make the [WrestleMania] main card,” the insider said. “I think the War Raiders are going to have a standalone match defending their [World] Tag Team Championship on RAW. And I’d imagine the Women’s [Tag Team] Titles with Liv [Morgan] and Raquel [Rodriguez] get on the show too.”
That could mean the SmackDown tag titles take a backseat, possibly defended on the Friday Night SmackDown episode right before WrestleMania instead. “I’d imagine the War Raiders get a decent-sized matchup come WrestleMania,” WrestleVotes noted, suggesting a different spotlight for the blue brand’s belts.
#DIY’s journey to the titles included a heel turn and a solid three-month run, but The Street Profits brought it to an end. Whether “Big Ciampa Pump” and Gargano rebound for another shot at the gold in the weeks ahead is anyone’s guess—for now, Ciampa’s Steiner-inspired antics have at least kept him in the conversation.
FAQs
Why did Tommaso Ciampa get the nickname ‘Big Ciampa Pump’?
Tommaso Ciampa received the nickname ‘Big Ciampa Pump’ after doing push-ups in the middle of the ring during a WWE live event in Germany, mimicking Scott Steiner’s famous ‘Big Poppa Pump’ pose. WWE shared the moment on Instagram, giving him the playful nickname, which fans have enjoyed ever since.
Who are the current WWE Tag Team Champions?
The current WWE Tag Team Champions are The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins). They won the titles by defeating Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano (known as #DIY) on SmackDown, ending #DIY’s three-month reign.
Will the WWE Tag Team Championships be defended at WrestleMania 41?
Reports suggest that the WWE Tag Team Championships may not be defended on the main card of WrestleMania 41. Instead, the titles could be defended on the SmackDown episode prior to WrestleMania due to timing and match card limitations.
What is next for Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano (#DIY) after losing the titles?
After losing the WWE Tag Team Championships, the future of #DIY is uncertain. They may pursue a rematch against The Street Profits or enter new rivalries. Ciampa’s recent humorous moment with the ‘Big Ciampa Pump’ nickname hints at a possible shift in their character direction.
How long did #DIY hold the WWE Tag Team Championships?
#DIY, consisting of Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, held the WWE Tag Team Championships for approximately three months before losing them to The Street Profits on SmackDown.
