During the post-AEW Revolution 2024 media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that Ricky Starks is still under contract with his promotion, despite online rumors that he was a free agent.
As we previously reported here on eWn, the rumors about Starks being a free agent spread like wildfire on Sunday, and fans speculated that he could be headed to WWE with his friend Cody Rhodes already returning to the company two years ago.
You can check out some highlights from the media scrum below:
On Eddie Kingston’s status for ROH Supercard of Honor: “Yes. I absolutely am planning for that. We had to get through Revolution and decide the Continental Crown tonight. It was an amazing match, Eddie Kingston vs. Bryan Danielson, on an amazing PPV. We were very fortunate to have a great match like that for the Continental Crown tonight. It’s really befitting the status of the Continental Crown matches we’ve had since the Continental Classic when we established the AEW Continental Championship. Of course, Eddie Kingston, being the Ring of Honor World Champion, absolutely, you can expect Eddie Kingston at Supercard of Honor now after he retained the Continental Crown at Revolution in that awesome match vs. Bryan Danielson tonight.”
On the thought process behind the name of AEW Dynasty: “I’m of the mind that it’s a very important year for AEW. We’ve got, I believe, the best roster in wrestling and in the weeks to come the roster will be showcased. And I think everyone will see that AEW in 2024 is only going to continue to grow and build and establish ourselves. I’ve got really great plans for the next couple of weeks for all of the fans in Atlanta, you’re going to want to be in Atlanta. Of course we’ve talked a lot about Big Business in Boston and very excited to go to Toronto. I have very special things planned in the coming weeks and after that. But certainly these coming weeks, Atlanta, Boston, Toronto…we have great things planned for you without saying specifically what they are. I’m very excited about that. The run to this next PPV, it’s going to be very special and it feels like we’re building that dynasty. We talked about Ospreay and Takeshita being like Jordan and Pippen playing against each other. I think it feels like we’re building our own dynasty here with Will Ospreay arriving, the quality of the wrestling up and down the card, it’s never been better.”
On Ricky Starks’ AEW contract: “I don’t know what the rumor is. Ricky is part of AEW. Ricky is definitely still under contract in AEW. I haven’t seen that. Ricky was a big part of Sting’s run, he was Sting’s first match in AEW. Ricky and Big Bill, I’m very grateful, and I’ve said that to Ricky too, both right after the match and since, very grateful. Ricky and Big Bill, what great world tag team champions, and what a great match for Sting and Darby to win the world tag team championships. Ricky was there at the beginning three years ago, then a huge part of the title change, which set the stage for tonight. He’s been here for some of the big moments. I’m very excited about having him here. He’s definitely part of AEW and has been a big part of Sting’s final run.”
In a recent post-AEW Revolution 2024 media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan addressed the online rumors surrounding Ricky Starks’ contract status. Despite speculation that Starks may be a free agent, Khan confirmed that Starks is still under contract with AEW.
The rumors about Starks being a free agent began to circulate after his friend Cody Rhodes returned to WWE two years ago. Fans speculated that Starks may follow suit and join Rhodes in WWE. However, Khan’s statement puts an end to these rumors and clarifies Starks’ current position within AEW.
During the media scrum, Khan also discussed other topics, including Eddie Kingston’s status for ROH Supercard of Honor. Khan confirmed that he is planning for Kingston to participate in the event, following his impressive match against Bryan Danielson at Revolution.
Khan also shared insights into the thought process behind the name “AEW Dynasty.” He expressed his belief that 2024 is a crucial year for AEW and emphasized the promotion’s strong roster. Khan teased upcoming events in Atlanta, Boston, and Toronto, promising exciting things for fans without revealing specific details. He likened AEW’s growth and success to building a dynasty, drawing comparisons to legendary basketball players Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Returning to the topic of Ricky Starks, Khan praised his contributions to AEW. Starks was involved in Sting’s first match in AEW and played a significant role in Sting and Darby Allin winning the world tag team championships. Khan expressed his gratitude to Starks and acknowledged his presence during some of AEW’s most memorable moments. He reaffirmed Starks’ importance to the promotion and confirmed that he is still an integral part of AEW.
The media scrum provided fans with valuable insights into various aspects of AEW, including contract statuses, upcoming events, and the promotion’s overall vision. Khan’s confirmation of Ricky Starks’ contract with AEW puts an end to the rumors and ensures that Starks will continue to contribute to the promotion’s success. With exciting plans on the horizon, AEW fans can look forward to witnessing the continued growth and establishment of the promotion’s dynasty in 2024.