Ricky Starks addresses where things stand between himself and AEW amidst lengthy hiatus

Ricky Starks hasn’t wrestled since the February 7th 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite. During a Highspots virtual signing, Starks commented on his status with the company and here are the highlights…

People that believe he’ll end up with another wrestling company: “Honestly, that’s so sweet that people would say that to me. I think it’s a compliment. A great thing to hear people care about me that much.”

Why he hasn’t been on AEW television: “I’m healthy, I’m of sound mind and body. I’m capable to wrestle. Just, you know, not up to me. I get a lot of messages lately where people are like, hey, just checking in on you. Hope you’re doing well. Hope you’re mentally okay, and it’s so sweet. It means a lot to me because these people don’t know what’s going on, right. But yeah, I get a lot of messages and every time I read ‘em, I tear up. Because people care, you know? I love them. I wish I could give an answer. I’m healthy, I’m ready to get back in the ring. I am in shape obviously, always been in shape. Sometimes it isn’t up to me, I guess. I love wrestling and I’m gonna figure out a way to do it one way or another. I at least think I owe fans some type of explanation to the best of my ability, to the best of my knowledge so, some people don’t want to believe that. I don’t give a fuck. But, yeah, I wish I had more… a definitive answer but sometimes, darkness is your only friend, when you’re definitely trying to find the light.” (quotes courtesy of Corey Brennan)