Tommaso Ciampa is the new NXT Champion after he defeated Aleister Black at tonight’s NXT TV tapings.
According to live reports, Ciampa won after a referee bump and a run-in by Johnny Gargano. Johnny attacked Ciampa and Black, but Ciampa got the better of it and ended up pinning Black to win the title.
This match will air next week on WWE Network; check out photos and video of the new champion below:
UPDATE: WWE has confirmed the title change, posting the following:
Tommaso Ciampa defeated Aleister Black to win the NXT Championship at tonight’s NXT taping at Full Sail Live in Orlando, Fla.
With the win, Ciampa becomes the 14th Superstar in history to win the NXT Title.
See how The Blackheart prevailed against The Dutch Destroyer when their championship showdown streams on the award-winning WWE Network next Wednesday at 8/7 C.
Scoop #21 New NXT World Champion Tomasso Ciampa pic.twitter.com/bAs1s39kIX
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) July 19, 2018
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) July 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/JJWilliamsWON/status/1019739817876258816
And new #nxt champion @ProjectCiampa #NXTFSLive #nxt pic.twitter.com/449LRuSo8k
— Queen Libby ??? (@lahill122) July 19, 2018
