Have Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae left WWE? Fans speculate on social media
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Tommaso Ciampa recently left WWE to join AEW!
Roster movement is nothing new in professional wrestling, especially at the start of a calendar year, but recent activity surrounding Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae has sparked fresh speculation.
The SmackDown stars have fueled exit rumors after quietly removing WWE references from their social media bios, a move that has often preceded departures in the past.
While WWE has not made any announcement regarding their status, the timing has raised eyebrows. With contracts expiring, creative reshuffles underway, and WrestleMania season in full swing, any hint of change involving two established names naturally draws attention.
Johnny Gargano’s legacy and Tommaso Ciampa’s connection
Gargano is synonymous with WWE’s NXT Black and Gold era. A former NXT Champion, he was one of the brand’s defining figures, best remembered for his emotionally layered rivalry and tag team run with Tommaso Ciampa, a storyline many consider among WWE’s finest.
That history now looms large. Ciampa recently departed WWE after nearly a decade and has since resurfaced in All Elite Wrestling, immediately making waves.
Given Gargano and LeRae’s close on-screen and off-screen ties to Ciampa, speculation has grown that the couple could follow a similar path.
However, removing WWE mentions from social media is not definitive proof of an exit, and such changes have occasionally proven misleading in the past.
Tommaso Ciampa’s AEW success fuels speculation
Ciampa’s post-WWE run has only intensified the rumors. After debuting in AEW by answering Mark Briscoe’s open challenge, Ciampa shocked fans by winning the TNT Championship on Collision in his very first match.
Now going by the moniker “Psycho Killer,” Ciampa has referred to his title as “Silvey” and has been presented as a dominant singles act under Tony Khan’s creative direction. Many fans believe this run highlights a stark contrast to his final stretch in WWE.
That momentum has naturally led to questions about whether Gargano and LeRae might see similar opportunities elsewhere. For now, though, nothing beyond social media activity suggests an imminent departure.
Until WWE or the performers themselves confirm anything, this remains speculation rather than fact. Still, given the industry’s recent trends, it’s a situation worth watching closely.
Have Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae officially left WWE?
No, WWE has not announced their departure, and neither wrestler have confirmed leaving the company.
Why are fans speculating about their exit?
Both removed WWE references from their social media bios, a move that has historically preceded some wrestler exits.
Could they join Tommaso Ciampa in AEW?
It’s possible, but there is no confirmation. Ciampa’s successful AEW debut has fueled speculation, not evidence.
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