Ricky Starks Breaks Silence on AEW Status During GCW Dream On Appearance

After a six-month absence from AEW, Ricky Starks made a fiery return to the spotlight with a passionate promo at GCW’s Dream On event, addressing his current status with All Elite Wrestling and his future in the industry.

Starks, a former AEW World Tag Team Champion, hasn’t been seen on AEW programming since April, when he and Big Bill fell to Top Flight. Since then, fans have speculated about his absence as Starks stayed out of the limelight, apart from a single match with QT Marshall in May. Now, with his appearance at Dream On, he’s letting everyone know that he’s far from done.

Starks took the microphone at the event and delivered a scathing message about his time away, saying, “One thing about me, passion runs through my blood, and I will be damned if I sit at home and get frozen out. I’ll be damned if I sit at home and let my career dwindle. I am 34 years old, I am healthy, I am god damn good looking, and most importantly I am a generational superstar!”

The promo struck a chord with fans in attendance, reigniting excitement around Starks’ career. Known for his charisma and undeniable talent, Starks made it clear that he’s ready to reclaim his spot at the top of the wrestling world—whether it’s in AEW or elsewhere.

Though his future with AEW remains uncertain, Starks has recently been announced for several independent wrestling appearances, signaling that the former FTW Champion isn’t waiting around for opportunities—he’s creating them.