Ricky Starks Confronts KENTA at DEFY Blueprint

Ricky Starks made a surprise appearance at DEFY Blueprint on December 29, leaving fans stunned as he went face-to-face with DEFY World Champion KENTA.

After successfully defending his title against Schaff, KENTA was met in the ring by the AEW star. The tension was palpable as Starks confronted the champion, but instead of engaging, KENTA simply raised his title in the air and walked away, leaving the crowd wondering what could be next.

This marks Starks’ first appearance in DEFY since 2018’s DEFY LOUD, and his return has set the stage for a potential showdown with KENTA. While currently signed to AEW, Starks has been absent from the promotion’s programming since the March 30 episode of AEW Collision. He has since kept busy with matches on the independent scene, including a recent bout at Glory Pro WrestlePocalypse against Kody Lane.

Starks is also scheduled for House of Glory’s Watch The Throne event on January 17, where he will take on Mike Santana. His increasing activity outside AEW has fueled speculation about his future, with fans and insiders wondering whether Starks might explore free agency in 2025.

Could this DEFY appearance be a prelude to Starks challenging for the DEFY World Championship, or was it a one-off to shake things up? What’s your take on Ricky Starks confronting KENTA? Share your thoughts in the comments!