News of possible roster changes including Miro’s departure, Malakai black, and Ricky Starks departing AEW sent the wrestling world into a frenzied frenzy. The speculation about the next steps of Miro, Malakai Black, and Ricky Starks began immediately, especially regarding their possible return to WWE.
The fans did not have to wait very long to find out the fate of one of the free agents. Ricky Starks is now officially in NXT. His surprise arrival has shocked the entire developmental brand.
Ricky Starks Enters NXT With a Bang
Ricky Starks, the charismatic wrestler, was a surprise guest on the February 11th episode of NXT. He did not use the usual entrance music and fanfare. NXT’s audience recognized Ricky Starks immediately and cheered him.
Starks acknowledged the crowd’s roar, saying “it’s evident you know who am I.” Guess what, if NXT is going to be the future for professional wrestling? The future star is needed. “If this is your hottest brand then you’ll need to sign the most exciting free agent now.”
The NXT Universe kept chanting, “Ricky!” It was a joy to see the NXT universe embrace Ricky and his message. Starks continued to promote his product, “Don’t be fooled by the attractive face or expensive perfume.” This place needs to be turned upside down. And everybody’s been begging the question, ‘When will the revolution be televised again?’ “.”.
Vic Joseph led the NXT comment team in hyping Starks’ arrival. This was a sign that the NXT brand is entering a more positive phase. The NXT scene is clearly elevated by this move.
What is the new name for Ricky Starks?
Starks did acknowledge the recognition of his crowd, but he didn’t explicitly state his name, “Ricky Starks”, during his first promo. It has led to speculation about whether Starks will keep his familiar ring-name or adopt a different moniker. WWE is known for trademarking ring names, and exploring new character directions with its talent.
Ricky Starks – A journey through wrestling
Ricky Starks began his professional wrestling career in 2012. In his early career, Ricky Starks appeared as a WWE enhancement talent. He also had a memorable experience backstage with Ryback. Later, he gained fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He became the first NWA World Television Champion.
Starks was a key member of Team Taz alongside Brian Cage Powerhouse Hobbs and Hook in 2020. During his AEW tenure, he remained a main-event wrestler and competed for the AEW World Championship. In addition to his championship wins, he also enjoyed success as a tag-team with Big Bill.
During Ricky Starks’ five years in AEW he held both the AEW World Tag Team Championship and the FTW Championship, establishing himself as a high-level talent.
What is Next for Ricky Starks?
Ricky Starks’ arrival in NXT brings a new dose of star-power to the franchise. He will be a major player for NXT in the future because of his charisma, experience, and in-ring abilities. His first match and his rivalries are highly anticipated by fans, who want to know how he adapts to WWE’s environment. They also wonder if there will be a possible name change. Ricky Starks’ debut has cemented him as one of the top free agents and made NXT an essential show.