In the past few days, AEW star Ricky Starks has been in the news due to rumors about a potential move to WWE following the expiration of his contract. Ricky Starks has been a top talent in AEW since 2020. However, Starks has been absent from television since late March this year.
Ricky Starks was last seen on AEW television on the March 30 episode of AEW Collision. He was featured in a tag team title tournament match. Starks teamed up with Big Bill against Top Flight in a match. Since then, the former FTW Champion has not been seen on AEW programming.
Amidst Starks’ inactivity on All Elite Wrestling, reports emerged a few days ago that WWE is interested in signing several stars from AEW, including Ricky Starks. The sources have revealed that there is significant interest in AEW talents whose contracts are ending soon.
Starks, who has not been involved in a major storyline since March, has sparked speculation about a possible move to WWE due to recent reports of WWE’s interest. This has led to rumors that Starks might be leaving AEW once his current contract expires. While Starks has remained silent about his status with AEW, he recently offered an update to fans in response to the growing buzz.
Ricky Starks speaks out: What did he say?
Ricky Starks, who has developed strong friendships with several WWE stars including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, and Bayley, was recently seen with Jade Cargill. The two friends were spotted training together, with Cargill sharing the moment on her Instagram stories. This sighting came amid ongoing speculation about Starks’ potential move to WWE.
Ricky Starks recently took to X to update his fans, expressing his gratitude for their continuous support and thoughtful messages. He acknowledged the overwhelming love and appreciation he has received from the fans.
It’s not only Ricky Starks who is catching WWE’s attention. Reports also suggest that former AEW Tag Team Champions Lucha Brothers and Daniel Garcia are on WWE’s radar. It will be interesting to see which stars WWE ultimately chooses to sign.
