Ricky Starks isn’t short of theories as to why he’s not being used in AEW, but is optimistic that things will work out for him in the end. Starks hasn’t competed since March, when he and Big Bill lost to Top Flight on an episode of AEW Collision.
On the Insight podcast, Starks shared that he did receive a ‘stinger’ in the match, but made sure to get checked out and given the all-clear afterwards. Instead of an injury, Starks is simply sitting at home waiting to be used by AEW, a hiatus he’s no fan of.
“It’s a mindf*** because I’m in my prime, and it sucks when you’re on such a momentum, riding the wave and doing stuff, and then to just be at home for so long… it throws you off.”
Starks is not meant to be at home, the AEW star added and confirmed that despite his break, he is still under contract with the promotion. When asked what’s really going on, Starks pleaded ignorance of any backstage reasons for his absence.
“Beats me, beats me. I could have a thousand theories about what’s really going on… Do I have speculations about why [I’m not being used?] Absolutely.”
Starks couldn’t pinpoint an exact time when he noticed the pattern where he wasn’t being used and has remained active in the ring in training despite his break from TV. Despite this setback, Starks is sticking by a mantra that he employs for more than just his career.
“The belief that I always have is that things will work out. Every time. Every time. Every time. Every time. Every time.”
Starks recently vented his frustrations at a GCW show, giving fans another layer of intrigue as to what’s to come in his future. It’s no secret that Starks is close friends with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and the talented young star has caught the attention of those in WWE NXT.
Tony Khan has commended Starks as a fantastic talent, though that hasn’t been enough to earn Starks a spot on any AEW show in close to eight months. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Ricky Starks as fans await to see what his future holds, and where, in the ring.
