Rumors had been circulating that a few AEW stars were let go, with some familiar faces on the list. It was uncertain if any of them would eventually join WWE, but now we have an answer to that question – one popular AEW star has unexpectedly made their debut in WWE tonight’s episode of NXT, and it’s none other than Ricky Starks. You can catch his surprising debut in the video below.
Tonight’s NXT highlight is a steel cage battle for the NXT North American Championship between Champion Tony D’Angelo and Ridge Holland. However, the excitement began early when an unexpected guest showed up in the audience. The mystery figure turned out to be Ricky Starks, who instantly ignited the crowd with chants of “Ricky!” as soon as he was spotted.
Starks made an announcement during a promotion, stating that NXT isn’t just popular, it’s scorching hot. He also mentioned that this dynamic brand needs more top-notch talent, and from now on, he considers WWE NXT as his home base.
Starks declared that this brand is the most popular one, and we must secure the top free agent. Don’t be misled by his good looks and expensive cologne, I am here to shake things up. Everyone has been wondering when the revolution will be back on TV, well, I am here, aren’t I?
As the event moved towards its climax, the crowd erupted with cheers for “Ricky”, and it was interesting to note that the commentary never explicitly mentioned his name. Instead, they referred to him as someone the audience clearly recognizes. The WWE didn’t censor the “Ricky” chants, suggesting he might continue using “Ricky Starks” in WWE or potentially receive a new nickname in the future.
CM Punk’s reaction to Ricky Starks’ NXT debut.
— Fightful Wrestling (@fightful.com) 2025-02-12T02:46:06.703Z
Previously, we’ve observed instances where artists from AEW moved to WWE, but usually they keep their original names. For example, Jade Cargill, Ethan Page, Shawn Spears, as well as Cody Rhodes, kept their names upon joining WWE. Interestingly, Cody Rhodes was already with WWE before this transition. However, Lexis King underwent a name change, but he’s been mentioning his father more in promos and segments lately, which might indicate a possible future alteration of that decision.
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