Johnny Gargano

Professional wrestler with NXT acclaim

Johnny Gargano - Professional wrestler with NXT acclaim
Born

August 14th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional wrestler, recognized for contributions to WWE's NXT brand. Achieved notable success in singles and tag team competitions. Won the NXT Championship and NXT North American Championship multiple times. Formed a prominent tag team with Tommaso Ciampa, known as DIY, which garnered critical acclaim for their matches and storylines. Known for high-energy performances and technical wrestling skills, captivating audiences with compelling narratives.

Won NXT Championship

Won NXT North American Championship

Formed tag team DIY with Tommaso Ciampa

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