AEW’s Internal Reaction to Ricochet Potentially Jumping Ship Revealed

Once considered a staple of WWE since his arrival in 2018, Ricochet has shaken the wrestling world by announcing his departure from the company once his contract expires, marking a significant shift from being viewed as a WWE lifer. Speculation is rife that AEW could be his next port of call, with insights into the internal reactions within the promotion to the prospect of Ricochet’s potential debut.

PWInsider initially broke the news that Ricochet’s WWE contract is nearing its end, with the wrestler having recently communicated his decision to part ways with the company. This bold move has garnered admiration within the industry, with one source applauding Ricochet for “betting on himself,” foreseeing him becoming a sought-after commodity in the free-agent market.

“One source we spoke with said they were giving Ricochet ‘all the credit in the world for betting on himself.’ One would think he’ll quickly be a hot commodity as a free agent.”

AEW stands out as a prime destination where Ricochet could thrive, sparking discussions about the likelihood of the promotion initiating talks with him. Although formal negotiations have yet to commence, Fightful Select reports chatter among AEW personnel suggests an interest in Ricochet joining their ranks, despite his ongoing contractual ties with WWE. Furthermore, NJPW is also rumored to be eyeing a potential deal with Ricochet.

“AEW staff and talent backstage this past week were talking about the possibility of Ricochet joining the company. We haven’t heard that there had been official talks of the sort. Ricochet is still under contract with WWE, and we’re told that nothing is an impossibility, but as of Friday, all indications were that he’d decided to leave the company.”

Will Ospreay has been vocal about his desire for Ricochet to join AEW, criticizing WWE’s handling of the wrestler. The wrestling community eagerly awaits Ricochet’s next move, with many speculating that AEW could indeed be his next significant career step.

The question remains: Will AEW ultimately become Ricochet’s new home? Share your thoughts in the comments below!