Ricky Starks contract update (Patreon)

Ricky Starks hasn’t been used on AEW TV, but is still under contract.

Ricky Starks recently appeared a Glory Pro Wrestling, ending a wrestling absence of over six months, as well as GCW where he said he was being frozen. It’s led to questions regarding his status in AEW, as well as his wrestling future.

Starks hasn’t been injured, has been cleared to compete, but hasn’t been at recent AEW shows outside of AEW Full Gear since the absence started. Those that we spoke to say he hasn’t been factored much into pitches or creative since then, but he remains under contract. We’re told that his presence backstage at Full Gear was welcomed. 

Fightful Select learned via numerous AEW sources that AEW had an option year in the spring of 2024 in which they picked up. This extends Ricky Starks’ stay into the spring or summer of 2025. Those that we spoke to said that prior to the option being picked up, he was hoping to test the open market. 

Thus far we’ve not learned of any plans involving AEW and Ricky Starks.