Tommaso Ciampa has officially earned a title shot, and the right to face off against the All Mighty himself next week.
During tonight’s episode of Raw, Ciampa took down AJ Styles in a number one contender’s match for the WWE United States Championship. In a relatively quick match, things came to a close after Styles was interfered with late by Miz. After being sent into the barricade by Styles, Miz was able to grab Styles’ foot as he went back into the ring. The ensuing chaos was enough time for Ciampa to land a massive kneelift onto Styles before hitting the Fairytale Ending for the win.
For a brief recap of how the match ended, check out below courtesy of our live, play-by-play coverage:
After both men trade submissions, Ciampa gains control with a shoulder tackle. Ciampa stomps Styles and throws him under the ropes into the ring post. Ciampa knees Styles in the head and gets a two count, then they trade forearm shots before Styles hits a facebuster. Ciampa rolls outside as Miz checks on him, and Styles gives chase. Styles hits a dropkick and Ciampa retreats once more.
Styles hits a backbreaker and a facebuster, then goes for the Styles Clash. Ciampa gets away but Styles hits a suplex, then a forearm shot and heads to the apron. Ciampa stops him with a backstabber and goes up top for Air Raid Crash, but Styles counters and hits Styles Clash. Miz breaks up the pin and Styles runs outside, but Miz sends him into the barricade. The ref begins his count, and Miz hides behind the barricade, holding Styles’ foot to try and get him counted out. Styles breaks free and runs inside, but Ciampa cracks him with a kneelift and hits Fairytale Ending for the win.
Winner – Ciampa
If you didn't know just how vicious @NXTCiampa can get, @AJStylesOrg could tell you!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/NXU7JSz6l3
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
CIAMPA DOES IT!
@NXTCiampa will face @fightbobby for the #USTitle next Monday on #WWERaw!@mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/F3Vpt0TomL
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
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