What’s the story?
Johnny Gargano’s wife, Candice Gargano aka Candice LeRae, has provided an update on her husband’s condition on social media.
The 31-year old Candice maintained kayfabe in her recent post online, addressing her husband’s betrayal at the hands of his longtime tag-team partner Tommaso Ciampa that took place after their NXT tag-team title match this Saturday.
In case you didn’t know...
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa competed as a team going by the name DIY and previously held the NXT tag-team championships.
DIY competed against the Authors of Pain at NXT Takeover: Chicago, challenging the latter for their NXT tag-team titles. DIY came up short in their title bid, following which Ciampa turned on Gargano, unleashing a brutal attack on his now-former friend and tag-team partner.
The heart of the matter
As reported previously, Gargano was taken out of the arena in an ambulance after being the recipient of a vicious beat-down at the hands of Ciampa. Johnny’s wife Candice Gargano (better known by her ring-name Candice LeRae) took to social media to address the attack while simultaneously updating the fans on her husband’s condition. Here’s a transcript of the same:
“Johnny is hurting physically, mentally, and we’re drained emotionally. It was a long night and we appreciate everyone’s support and kind words. It’s going to be a process, but my husband is resilient and will back stronger than ever ASAP.
We will try to keep you updated on his progress. For now, this is all I can say on the matter. I have no words for the absolutely selfish acts of this person we believed was apart of our family.
Thank you all for your love and support.”
Also read: 10 Questions from WWE NXT Takeover: Chicago that most need answering
What’s next?
Tommaso Ciampa reportedly suffered an ankle injury at an event before their match at NXT Takeover and may be out of action for a few weeks.
Meanwhile, the man whom he attacked, his former tag-team partner Johnny Gargano, will return to in-ring competition over the course of the next few days.
Author’s take
DIY had a great run in NXT, and although their split has come as a shock to several fans of the beloved team, bigger things may be in store for the duo, perhaps as singles competitors in a feud against one another nonetheless.
Besides, it’s nice to see Mrs Candice Gargano further her husband’s on-screen storyline, as opposed to most other wrestlers today, who prefer breaking character on social media.
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