Just days after his WWE contract expired, Tommaso Ciampa is now a member of All Elite Wrestling, with his in-ring debut set for Saturday's edition of "AEW Collision." According to the former WWE NXT Champion, his arrival to AEW was a long-time coming, especially with the excitement and creative backing currently surrounding the company. "[Leaving WWE] is something I've been leaning towards for quite some time," Ciampa told The Takedown on SI. As confirmed by Ciampa, AEW CEO Tony Khan and crew members warmly welcomed him and his persona, so much so that music producer Mikey Rukus created and finished his new theme music in a mere 36 hours. That collaborative nature, combined with the passionate fanbase of AEW, then made AEW seem even more like the perfect fit for his next landing spot.