A major update has emerged on Ricky Starks’ AEW status with him stile in exile from weekly TV.
Over the years, AEW President and CEO Tony Khan assembled a roster of top-tier wrestling stars. However, Khan has not been able to properly utilise them to their full potential. This has led to their marquee names like Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill and most recently, Penta transitioning from AEW to WWE.
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One of AEW’s top prospects and homegrown talent, Ricky Starks, could be on that same path. With rumors swirling about his potential departure and move to WWE, a huge new report reveals his current status with the promotion.
Ricky Starks reportedly asked for AEW release
“At the end of the day, things happened to where he’s on the outs with AEW right now,” Ibou of WrestlePurists reported this week. “There’s a lot of things, most of it will never be reported. But ultimately there’s a falling out there, and it is what it is. He’s asked for a release, Tony won’t give it to him, and he’s just going to wait out the rest of his deal.
“He’s going to stay relevant by working indy dates and good for him. I’m happy for him. That’s just gonna be the situation in the meantime.”
The former FTW and Tag Champion last appeared on the March 30 edition of AEW Collision. He has been on loggerheads with the management due to unknown reasons. Moreover, Ricky Starks recent removal from multiple GCW events due to controversial remarks about Tony and his father, Shahid Khan has only worsened the entire thing.
WWE reportedly has interest in signing Ricky Starks. Moreover, Starks also has some backing in the global juggernaut from his friend and current face of WWE, Cody Rhodes. This could prove to be a remarkable move by the company. So it will be interesting to see if WWE will sign Ricky Starks upon becoming a free agent.
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