The original DIY reunion was nixed months ago
Added 2023-10-05 21:30:16 +0000 UTCThere were plans for a DIY reunion this past summer, but they were nixed fairly late.
Fightful Select has learned that there were active plans this Summer to reunite Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa on WWE TV, as hinted at on episodes of WWE Raw. However, this was one of many stories that got nixed and effectively dropped.
The June 19 episode of WWE Raw saw many changes, including a planned World Heavyweight Championship Open Challenge match. We’d reported at the time that Tommaso Ciampa was scheduled to answer the open challenge, but there was much more to it than that.
When we’d reported that, many readers said that Ciampa’s return shouldn’t have resulted in an immediate loss. However, that was far from the end of the story. Ciampa was to answer the open challenge, and the match would be ruined fairly quickly by Judgment Day. A returning Johnny Gargano – who was backstage in his hometown of Cleveland – would then make the save, reuniting DIY.
Plans began to change heavily in the days prior, before being nixed altogether. Those that we spoke to said that several involved were frustrated by the change. For over three months after that, Gargano remained off television until returning on October 2.
Many thought that as a result of Johnny Gargano being off television that he was injured again, as there were incorrect rumors of him not being cleared. WWE sources confirmed to us repeatedly that he’s been cleared since late April, and simply wasn’t used. He returned at a WWE live event in Fort Myers in late July, wrestling Omos.
Comments
They could have done the balor angle literally any time.
Fightful Select
2023-10-08 18:42:18 +0000 UTCI mean the angle with Balor was better in my opinion. That was right at the beginning of the Finn and Seth feud and it didn’t need to be overshadowed by a DIY reunion. The DIY reunion on that episode could’ve been good, but didn’t need to be mixed in with that.
AJ
2023-10-06 02:06:40 +0000 UTCIndi got called up because she suffered an injury and it was the best way to cover her injury/vacating the title. Candice would be better suited on NXT for the time being, until Triple H does decide to reform the Way.
Alex Bradford
2023-10-06 01:00:48 +0000 UTCIt was.
Magan Yusuf
2023-10-05 23:32:06 +0000 UTCIf this was the episode that Balor attacked Rollins. Its one of the best Raw’s all year.
Tori Melching
2023-10-05 22:17:28 +0000 UTCIt's really annoying. Lumis hasn't been seen forever even though his gimmick is gold. Candice should be featured in the women's division with a depleted roster. They called up Indi to apparently do nothing. The Way could work so well on the main roster, but Vince has apparently been rejecting all pitches involving them.
John Horton
2023-10-05 22:13:41 +0000 UTCBetter late than never I guess.
thankyoubrother
2023-10-05 22:11:16 +0000 UTCVince going to hell
Kg_blk26
2023-10-05 22:06:47 +0000 UTCDIY got vinced
e d
2023-10-05 21:59:56 +0000 UTCHmm, let's see... He didn't create them/he hates Triple H for being a better booker
Alex Bradford
2023-10-05 21:55:02 +0000 UTCSounds like Vinny Mac too me
Busby
2023-10-05 21:51:44 +0000 UTCGee, I wonder who that last minute change came from. What is Vince's deal with DIY and The Way?
John Horton
2023-10-05 21:49:01 +0000 UTCI’m glad we got the reunion but the fact that idiot Vince originally nixed the plans when we were suppose to get the reunion in Cleveland. With all that said glad Johnny back & I am glad DIY are back together I truly believe they can & will have an awesome run together that can hopefully elevate both guys & get them both. DIY vs Zayn & KO yes please.
Matt Hennessy
2023-10-05 21:46:50 +0000 UTCHopefully this means Vince won't stick his nose in and ruin the fun anymore.
Alex Bradford
2023-10-05 21:42:56 +0000 UTCVince with his slimy paws on it again.
Marc Opps
2023-10-05 21:40:04 +0000 UTCI’m just happy he’s back man
Geo
2023-10-05 21:36:35 +0000 UTCI’m just happy that he’s going to be used again damn, all the times judgement day fought Kevin, Sami, and Cody they could’ve gotten diy in there smh. No excuses
Brendan Bdotlion Beal
2023-10-05 21:33:56 +0000 UTCPatience did pay off.
Magan Yusuf
2023-10-05 21:33:35 +0000 UTCI'm just glad the goats back 😭
Ab
2023-10-05 21:33:21 +0000 UTC
