Ricky Starks has been absent from AEW programming since late March, sparking speculation about a potential move to WWE, since Triple H is interested in signing him. However, it’s now confirmed that Starks won’t be released from his AEW contract.
Starks last appeared on TV on AEW Collision on March 30th in a tag team match, where he may have sustained an injury, though the exact reason for his absence remains unclear.
After a fan speculated about Starks potentially joining WWE (due to NXT moving to The CW Network and SmackDown rumored to move to 3 hours next year), WrestlePurists responded, “Ricky Starks is under AEW contract and will not be granted a release. I do not know why he keeps coming up in these conversations.”
This puts an end to the rumors, for now.
Speaking of All Elite Wrestling, below are the spoilers for this Friday’s episode of AEW Rampage:
– ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe def. Bryan Keith
After the match, Chris Jericho attacked Briscoe with a bat.
– AEW World Trios Champion Wheeler Yuta def. The Butcher
– Hikaru Shida def. Harley Cameron
– Jamie Hayter vs. Saraya was announced for AEW Grand Slam.
– Roderick Strong & The Beast Mortos def. 2 Local Wrestlers
– A vignette featuring Deonna Purrazzo aired.
– MxM Collection (Mansoor & Mason Madden) stole Max Caster’s jacket.
– Nick Wayne def. Rocky Romero, Lio Rush and Kip Sabian in a Fatal 4-Way Match
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