On a recent edition of the “Black Rasslin’ Podcast,” Ricky Starks discussed the unfortunate circumstances leading up to AEW All Out 2023 and how it frustrated him.
Starks was in a feud with CM Punk before the event, but Punk got fired following his backstage altercation with Jack Perry a week before at All In 2023.
Punk’s firing caused AEW to quickly change the booking. Starks ended up facing Bryan Danielson in a Strap Match at All Out 2023.
When asked about a match that stands out for him, Starks said,
“The Strap Match. The Strap Match, here’s the truth about it. The circumstances leading up to the strap match was very chaotic and a point of frustration for me. If you saw that Collision, I went out and started the show with a very heartfelt message that I wanted to get to people. It wasn’t me whining and complaining. It was more of a message or, ‘Look, even somebody like me, even somebody who is dedicated and puts in the work, takes the steps back due to outside sources.’ That match in itself, had no expectations for it. Didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I thought Bryan is a great dude. Didn’t realize his arm was still kind of injured or something, so that was something to keep in mind. Afterwards, the reception of it was so overwhelming for me that, on the flight home, I was looking through my text messages. It’s just a lot of people were like, ‘Man, that was amazing.’ It really touched something into me where it kind of, I kind of found myself again a bit. Not saying that I lost myself, but something that was dormant kind of woke back up. I felt so inspired, and I was just moved by it because I didn’t have any expectations about it and I went out there, and I gave it 1000%. I put everything that I had into it, to the point where I was just so exhausted. There’s a promo that I cut after, it was four minutes long, and they didn’t really use it, they chopped it up a bit. But I really hope that they post it one day because you see me in the rawest form. Once you see it, I think you will.. that’s what I mean by being misunderstood, things that people don’t get, that what I’m referring to, it isn’t about just, ‘Woe is me. It’s more than that. It’s more than just wrestling. But that match itself was so great. It’s hard, when you have great matches like that, it’s hard to, you have the need to try to top it. But some things just can’t be topped. Some things are at its pinnacle point, and they exist there, and then you can have another space to put it right next to it. You need to have to take one out and replace it.”
On a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy lavished praise on the House of Black, noting how well Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Julia Hart work together as a group.
Hardy said, “They really meshed as a threesome a lot better than I thought they would in the beginning, and then I really liked them together. Brody King, I didn’t know him at all … but I really enjoy his work, I think he looks very legit. I think they’re great as a unit and they all really, really complement each other.
They completely elevated her [Hart] as a character, and then that in turn helped elevate her up the card and helped raise her stakes too when it came to being a performer. I think Brody King has a great presence about him too, he has a very, very solid presence.”
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The Unfortunate Circumstances Leading up to AEW All Out 2023: Ricky Starks’ Frustration
In the world of professional wrestling, unexpected events and last-minute changes are not uncommon. Such was the case leading up to AEW All Out 2023, where wrestler Ricky Starks found himself in a frustrating situation. In a recent interview on the “Black Rasslin’ Podcast,” Starks opened up about the circumstances that unfolded before the event and how it affected him.
Starks was involved in a feud with CM Punk, a highly anticipated matchup that fans were eagerly looking forward to. However, just a week before All Out 2023, Punk was fired from AEW following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In 2023. This sudden turn of events forced AEW to quickly change their booking plans, leaving Starks without a scheduled opponent.
As a result, Starks ended up facing Bryan Danielson in a Strap Match at All Out 2023. Reflecting on this match, Starks shared his thoughts on the chaotic circumstances leading up to it. He mentioned that he started the show with a heartfelt message, expressing his frustration and emphasizing that even dedicated individuals like himself face setbacks due to external factors.
Starks admitted that he had no expectations for the Strap Match and didn’t know what he was getting himself into. He also mentioned that he wasn’t aware that Danielson’s arm was still injured. Despite these challenges, Starks gave it his all and put everything he had into the match. The reception he received afterward was overwhelming, with many people praising his performance.
The match had a profound impact on Starks, inspiring and reawakening something within him. He felt moved by the positive feedback and found himself again, reigniting his passion for wrestling. Starks mentioned a promo he cut after the match, expressing his raw emotions and hoping that it would be released one day for fans to see his true self.
In another podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” Hardy praised the House of Black, a group consisting of Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Julia Hart. Hardy commended their chemistry and how well they worked together as a unit. He particularly highlighted Brody King’s presence and the way they elevated Julia Hart’s character, helping her rise in the wrestling world.
These unexpected twists and turns in the wrestling industry remind us that plans can change in an instant. Wrestlers like Ricky Starks and groups like the House of Black adapt to these circumstances and continue to deliver memorable performances. It is a testament to their dedication, resilience, and ability to make the most out of challenging situations.
As fans, we can appreciate the hard work and passion that goes into every match, even when things don’t go according to plan. It is these moments of unpredictability that keep us on the edge of our seats and make professional wrestling the thrilling spectacle that it is.
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