Ricky Starks made a surprise appearance at DEFY Blueprint on December 29.
In the main event, KENTA defeated Schaff to retain his DEFY World Championship. Ricky Starks crashed his post-match celebration. He got in KENTA’s face, making it clear that he wanted a shot at the title. KENTA left the ring, and Starks stared him down. Starks then played to the crowd as the show came to an end.
Starks’ absence from AEW continues. He has not wrestled for the company since March. He has confirmed that he is not injured, and Tony Khan has said that he is still under contract. Starks has started making appearances at independent shows in recent weeks, and he has been announced for House of Glory in January.
Tony Khan On Ricky Starks
During the AEW Worlds End media call, Tony Khan was asked about Ricky Starks’ future with the company, and he said that fans would have to stay tuned.
“People have to stay tuned to see who’s gonna be a part of the Fight for the Fallen and the simulcast, and it remains to be seen,” Khan said. “We’ve got a great roster here, and we’ve got one of our best pay-per-view lineups for Worlds End. As for who’s gonna be at the mother of all simulcasts, that remains to be seen.”
As previously reported, Ricky Starks’ AEW contract runs into 2025.
