Report: Ricky Starks no longer under contract to AEW and is “100% free” to work anywhere

Ricky Starks hasn’t wrestled in AEW since March of 2024. During his absence, Starks told WhatCulture.com that he didn’t know why he’s wasn’t on AEW television and said things were out of his control.

This week, Ricky Starks was removed from AEW’s official roster webpage along with Malakai Black and Miro. Both Black and Miro are reportedly finished with AEW. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com confirmed that Starks is no longer under contract to AEW. Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com was told that Starks is 100% “free and clear” to go anywhere else he wishes to perform.

Starks won the DEFY world title over the weekend. It’s unknown if Starks will sign with WWE although there has been speculation.