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Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Tommaso Ciampa at NXT 'Takeover: Chicago' 2018

WWE Confirms Tommaso Ciampa Will Have Neck Surgery

WWE has confirmed Tommaso Ciampa will undergo an anterior cervical fusion neck surgery tomorrow, posting the following statement on their website:

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa will undergo neck surgery tomorrow, WWE.com has confirmed.

Following a medical evaluation today, Ciampa has been scheduled for an anterior cervical fusion.

Stick with WWE.com for more details as they become available.

Earlier today, Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer reported Ciampa will have to undergo neck surgery and will be out for an extended amount of time. Wrestlezone reported last week that a source stated Ciampa had spinal stenosis, and he would require surgery. It was said this came as a genuine shock, being more serious than originally expected.

We have been told that Ciampa was not experiencing any numbness or tingling, but had an irritating pain for an extended time, compared to a “burning crick in the neck” sensation.

Meltzer noted Ciampa was expected to miss anywhere from 6-14 months, and he’ll likely vacate the NXT Championship at the next set of television tapings. He was also removed from all WWE events and appearances before the announcement.

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