There have been rumors of some wrestling talents leaving Tony Khan‘s promotion to join WWE instead. One of the names on the list is Ricky Starks. Since his signing at his current workplace, Starks’ matches have been scarce. While the reason behind this isn’t explained anywhere, fans have taken matters into their own hands to explain the situation.
The wrestling community online talked about the prospect of Starks walking out of AEW because of how Khan has been treating the talent. This took place after the AEW star gave an update on his health, showing that he may be in perfect health.
Ricky Starks got a check-up done under Tony Khan’s promotion
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Fans saw Ricky Starks appear on AEW TV last time on Collision on the 30th of March this year. Since then, he hasn’t been involved in any in-ring action. Online rumors suggested that he was not showing up to perform because of an injury. Recently, he was spotted in Jacksonville but wasn’t booked at any AEW show that week. The media house reporting the same revealed that Starks was getting checked by the AEW medical team. Starks confessed the real reason behind it by replying, “Yeah, because everyone had to do their annual physical.”
Yeah because everyone had to do their annual physical. https://t.co/XnUyKS1GG7
— Ricky Starks (@starkmanjones) May 6, 2024
Fans have been wondering whether he would stay signed with the promotion as his contract with Tony Khan is coming to an end as per online rumors. So far, we don’t have any confirmation about Starks leaving AEW to join WWE. However, seeing that Tony Khan wasn’t booking him despite him appearing to be in perfect health, fans soon called out the President of AEW.
Fans call out Tony Khan for underutilizing his star and pushing him over to WWE
While some fans are angry with Tony Khan for not using Ricky Starks’ potential, others are predicting that he will end up joining WWE soon by breaking up his contract with his current workplace.
This wrestling fan is not happy with the way that Khan is treating his wrestler, not booking him properly despite his health.
Tony Khan you are you fucking kidding me? What the fuck is going on with Ricky Starks? He's not injured, you broke him up with Big Bill. All the fucking bums that have been on tv for the last 2 weeks and you had nothing for him? You've been treating him like shit for a while. I… pic.twitter.com/PB3LnL2clT
— The Antimark of Pro Wrestling (@theantimarkofpw) May 6, 2024
Here is a theory on what could be happening in AEW right now regarding Tony Khan’s decision to keep Ricky Starks away from the ring.
Ricky Starks has obviously told Tony Khan he wants to leave AEW when his contract is up so Tony Khan is in the process of burying and destroying him every week until his contract is up shows just what a pathetic petulant spoilt rich brat Tony Khan really is. https://t.co/LjUYpDoQoN
— Paul (@Paul10815135) February 8, 2024
Another fan weighed down on the possibility of Tony Khan sabotaging his talent because he already informed the AEW head honcho about his future plans.
I bet your theory is the same as mine, Ricky Starks has told Tony Khan that he intends on leaving.
— Arthur “Fiend2Society” (@Fiend2Society) May 6, 2024
Some believe that the AEW President is not grateful for the potential in the talent that he may be giving up soon.
Tony doesn’t know what he has. Period
— jdubb (@jdubbsac) May 7, 2024
A tease for the rest of us that WWE could come in to change the tide of the situation.
It's time…..TIME TO PLAY THE GAAAAMMMMMEEEE!!!
— Shield Master (@THESHIELDISBACK) May 6, 2024
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One more viewer believes that Ricky Starks is waiting for his contract to expire to join WWE instead.
It's ok. Bro just waiting for his Contract to expire so he can joinnhis best Friend in the Big Time Where He Belongs.
— PFH (@PFH_Canada) May 7, 2024
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With rumors already swirling over Triple H’s desire to bring over a few AEW wrestlers, this could turn into reality sooner rather than later. Do you think Tony Khan will soon lose the wrestler to WWE? Let us know in the comments below.