AEW: Tommaso Ciampa on His AEW Debut & Signing, Rocky Romero on Future of His Wrestling Career & Retirement Plans, Jordan Oliver on “If It Wasn’t For Mike Bailey, Me And Alec Price Wouldn’t Be In AEW”

Tommaso Ciampa Comments on His AEW Debut & Signing

As noted before, former WWE talent Tommaso Ciampa made his official surprise debut for AEW at Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Cedar Park, Texas. Following his debut appearance, it was announced that Ciampa had signed an official contract with the company.

Following the show, AEW released a digital exclusive backstage video featuring Ciampa talking about his debut in AEW and his goal of becoming the new TNT Champion.

“Tonight, Tommaso Ciampa became All Elite. On Collision, I become the new TNT Champion. The Psycho Killer is alive.”

"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

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Rocky Romero Comments on Future of His Wrestling Career & Retirement Plans

The Undisputed held a recent interview with AEW and NJPW talent and executive Rocky Romero. One of the topics discussed included Romero’s thoughts about the future of his wrestling career and potential retirement plans. This interview was held prior to Romero’s match against Kenny Omega at Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Cedar Park, Texas.

“If this were my last match, I’d be honored for it to happen against a guy like Kenny. I’m definitely slowing down, so it feels great to still have a moment like this. When I retire, I’ll stay involved in wrestling. I really debate how much longer I’ll be in the ring–I think about retirement all the time. There is a certain standard I want to always meet and exceed. The second that is no longer the case, then I’m done.”

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Jordan Oliver Comments on “If It Wasn’t For Mike Bailey, Me And Alec Price Wouldn’t Be In AEW”

“Speedball” Mike Bailey recently released a new vlog on his official YouTube channel featuring Jordan Oliver and Alec Price among the guests. One of the topics discussed included Oliver’s thoughts about the impact Bailey has had on his and Price’s wrestling careers and him being the reason why they joined AEW.

“While the camera’s rolling. If it wasn’t for Mike Bailey, we wouldn’t be here. If it wasn’t for Mike Bailey, I wouldn’t be half the wrestler I am. I just want to say thank you for everything you do for everybody, especially us.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com