WWE Has Significant Interest in Bringing Ricky Starks to NXT Amidst AEW Absence

Ricky Starks has been a significant figure in AEW since 2020, but he has been noticeably absent from television since late March. Meanwhile, WWE has shown considerable interest in signing Starks to an NXT contract.

On the March 30 episode of AEW Collision, Ricky Starks seemed to sustain an injury during a tag team title tournament match where he and Big Bill competed against Top Flight. This match turned out to be his final appearance on AEW television, and he has not been seen since, with the reasons for his absence still unclear.

There has been speculation about Ricky Starks’ absence from AEW TV, with some suggesting that he might be moving to WWE. This speculation has led many to believe that AEW may be holding off on using him further due to potential interest from WWE.

Recently, rumors have run rampant that Ricky Starks is already a free agent. According to Cory Brennan on Fightful Select, regarding the rumors on social media, it was noted that there is significant interest in signing Starks to WWE NXT once he is available.

“Regarding the Ricky Starks rumors going around on social media, NXT sources say that there is significant interest in bringing Starks into the brand once he is available.” 

We previously reported that Ricky Starks hadn’t been backstage at AEW shows for a while now. Ricky Starks’ future with AEW is also in limbo during his continuous absence as well, so we’ll have to see what Starks will ultimately decide for himself in the end.

What do you make of this story regarding Ricky Starks’ future in pro wrestling? Will he truly join WWE NXT? Sound off in the comments section below!