Ricky Starks Flattered By WWE Links, Says He Is Healthy And Able To Wrestle

Ricky Starks hasn’t been seen on AEW programming ever since an injury suffered during a match on the March 3 episode of Collision where he teamed with Big Bill in a losing effort to Top Flight. His lengthy absence has been reportedly due to a lack of creative plans since he recovered from the injury, and Ricky Starks has been sure to point out that he has not rejected any creative pitches for AEW. 

Amidst rumours of potential interest from WWE, Ricky Starks has responded to these talks, revealing himself to be rather flattered by the fact that people are talking about him. Speaking during a virtual signing with Highspots, he spoke on these rumours:

“(Laughs) Honestly, that’s so sweet that people would say that to me (that they think I’ll end up working for someone else). I think it’s a compliment. A great thing to hear people care about me that much.”

When it comes to his current status in AEW, Starks went on to clarify that he is healthy and able to wrestle, and him being away from the ring isn’t his choice. 

“No (I’m not out of action due to injury). 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 still — they care, you know? I love ‘em.

“I wish I can give an answer (as to why I’m not on television). I’m healthy, I’m ready to get back in the ring. I am in shape obviously, always been in shape. Sometimes it just isn’t up to me, I guess, as they say. So, I love wrestling and I’m gonna figure out a way to do it one way or another. But, you know, 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. That’s fine. I don’t give a f*ck. But, yeah, I wish I had more (of) a definitive answer but sometimes, darkness is your only friend, when you’re definitely trying to find the light.”

It was reported back in August that there was ‘significant interest’ from those in WWE NXT in bringing Starks aboard upon the end of his AEW deal. 

H/T POST Wrestling