Many longtime fans of WWE NXT rank the rivalry between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano at or near the top of their list as the most memorable match in the brand's history. Judging by Ciampa's reaction after #DIY lost to Awesome Truth on WWE Raw, we might see that rivalry again on the main roster before too long.
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The Miz and R-Truth managed to retain the World Tag Team Championship by hitting Gargano with the Truth Smashing Finale and getting the pin. After the match, Gargano shook hands with the champion and urged Ciampa to do the same, but Ciampa angrily ignored the gesture and left the ring. Just before that, #DIY looked poised to win his first main roster gold with a meet in the middle and a pin attempt on Gargano, but The Miz gave him the Truth right before the referee could get to the three count. He tore it off and dropped it outside the ring. When Ciampa complied, Miz threw him over the barricade, giving the champions a chance to hold on.
It remains to be seen whether Ciampa and Gargano will revisit their legendary feud on 'Raw' or 'SmackDown', and no doubt the upcoming WWE Draft will have an impact there, but as of late there has been no sign of tag team gold. With two missed opportunities, it looks like changes may be necessary tonight and in the six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania.
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