Ricky Starks may be one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions but that doesn’t mean he plans on staying in the tag team division.
Starks and Big Bill captured the titles during the October 7, 2023 episode of AEW Collision by squashing FTR, who had held the gold since April.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Black Rasslin” podcast, Starks commented on his championship goals and revealed that he has his sights set on singles titles. He said,
“I’m still aiming for the AEW World Championship. I’m still aiming for the TNT Championship and the International Championship. I’m still aiming for these things. I’m not a tag team wrestler. I’m a tag team champion, but I’m not a tag team wrestler, and I want that to be clear.”
He continued, “That’s the same thing with Bill. Bill isn’t a tag team wrestler. We are two singles guys that have come together under some weird circumstances, starting at All In, but we made it, and we’re doing the thing. So when it comes to goals, I hate even giving an answer now.”
Since capturing the titles, Starks and Big Bill have had one title defense which saw them retain against the Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta.
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Ricky Starks, one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, has expressed his desire to move away from the tag team division and pursue singles titles. Starks and his partner, Big Bill, captured the titles on October 7, 2023, by defeating FTR, who had held the gold since April.
In a recent interview on the “Black Rasslin” podcast, Starks discussed his championship goals and made it clear that he sees himself as more than just a tag team wrestler. He stated, “I’m still aiming for the AEW World Championship. I’m still aiming for the TNT Championship and the International Championship. I’m not a tag team wrestler. I’m a tag team champion, but I want that to be clear.”
Starks emphasized that both he and Big Bill are singles competitors who have come together under unique circumstances. He mentioned their journey starting at All In and acknowledged that they have succeeded as a team. However, he reiterated that their ultimate goals lie in singles competition.
Since winning the tag team titles, Starks and Big Bill have successfully defended their championships against Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta from the Blackpool Combat Club.
Fans can listen to Starks’ full interview on the “Black Rasslin” podcast to hear more about his thoughts on the Summer of Collision, Bryan Danielson, and other topics related to his wrestling career.
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Ricky Starks’ ambition to pursue singles titles showcases his determination and drive to excel in his wrestling career. As he continues to make a name for himself in AEW, fans will eagerly watch his journey and see if he can achieve his championship goals.