Subhojeet Mukherjee on July 22, 2024
Ricky Starks has been a standout talent in AEW since 2020, but he’s been noticeably absent from television since late March. Despite his absence from the ring, Starks remains active on social media. However, it appears he does have some backstage heat in AEW.
Starks’ last appearance on AEW television was on the March 30 episode of AEW Collision, where he competed in a tag team title tournament match alongside Big Bill against Top Flight. Since then, Starks has been notably missing from AEW programming.
The former FTW World Champion has expressed uncertainty about his status in the company, which has reportedly rubbed some people the wrong way. On Fightful Select’s Backstage Report podcast, Sean Ross Sapp was asked if Ricky Starks has backstage heat with higher-ups in AEW. Sapp confirmed that he does have some heat with certain individuals.
“Some, sure,” Sapp stated.
Interestingly, a current WWE employee has noted that Ricky Starks would be a perfect fit for their company. Regardless of these developments, only time will tell whether Ricky Starks will return to AEW and be properly booked. Fans are eager to see him find success once again.
The situation surrounding Ricky Starks remains fluid, and his future in professional wrestling is uncertain. Fans of Starks will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what his next move will be and whether he can overcome these backstage challenges to reignite his career. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
What’s your take on Ricky Starks having genuine backstage heat in AEW? Do you feel he should eventually leave AEW? Let us know in the comments section below!
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July 22, 2024 3:44 pm
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