Former FTW Champion and AEW star Ricky Starks has been in the news recently amid speculation about his potential move to WWE. A few weeks ago, reports surfaced that WWE is actively looking to sign several AEW stars, with Starks being a prime target. Sources indicate that WWE is particularly interested in AEW talent whose contracts are nearing their expiration.
Ricky Starks on his current #AEW status
Fans are well aware of the strong friendship between Ricky Starks and WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. Starks was spotted backstage at the Royal Rumble a few years ago, supporting Rhodes during his grand return.
Since joining AEW in 2020, Ricky Starks has delivered some excellent matches. His promos against top talents like CM Punk, MJF, and Chris Jericho are often considered underrated. However, Starks has been absent from major storylines since March.
While he’s been absent from AEW programming, fans are speculating that Starks could soon be making the jump to WWE. As rumors swirl about his future, Fightful Select has provided a major update regarding WWE’s developmental brand NXT showing interest in Ricky Starks.
