7 Ups And 3 Downs From NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia

5. Ciampa Returns

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With Johnny Gargano once again wrestling in the main event of an NXT TakeOver PPV, you had to believe there was a better than 50/50 chance that former DIY tag partner Tommaso Ciampa would make his presence felt.

And the Psycho Killer didn’t disappoint.

As Gargano stood on the entrance ramp to soak in cheers from the crowd with his wife Candice LeRae, the end credits came up and you assumed that was it for the night. And just like in Chicago, Ciampa delivered the fatal blow when you thought the cameras would be fading to black. This time, he whacked Gargano with a crutch and just stood over him.

It’s unclear how close Tommaso is to returning, as he had a knee brace on and limped off the stage, but fans definitely still have this rivalry to look forward to in 2018.

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