Johnny Gargano Continues Eight-Year Championship Tradition in Cleveland

One big thing: Johnny Gargano brings WWE Tag Team Championship to Cleveland

WWE Superstar Johnny Gargano has continued his eight-year tradition of bringing championship gold back to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

• Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, known as DIY, won the WWE Tag Team Championships on July 5.
• This marks Gargano’s fourth WWE title, following previous reigns with NXT Tag Team, NXT North American, and NXT championships.
• Gargano shared a photo on Twitter of the title belt in front of the “Welcome To Cleveland” sign.

Why it matters

This tradition, which Gargano started in November 2016, symbolizes his journey from an indie wrestler to a WWE champion. It’s a testament to his success and connection to his roots.

By the numbers

• 8 years: The duration of Gargano’s championship tradition
• 4: Total number of WWE titles Gargano has held
• 1: This is the first main roster championship Gargano has brought back to Cleveland

What they’re saying

Gargano tweeted: “This one is special as it’s the first Championship that I’ve brought back that I actually dreamed of holding while I was growing up.”

The big picture

Gargano’s championship homecoming comes at a significant time for Cleveland wrestling:

• SummerSlam 2024 is set to take place at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3.
• This event marks one of the biggest wrestling weekends in Cleveland’s history.

What’s next

With SummerSlam approaching, all eyes will be on Gargano and Ciampa to see if they can retain their titles in front of Gargano’s hometown crowd.

What do you think about Johnny Gargano’s championship tradition? Do you believe it adds a special touch to his title reigns? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!