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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 9

Ricky Starks Details The Call From Triple H That Brought Him To WWE

Ricky Saints burst onto the scene in NXT back in February, arriving just days after he was released from his AEW contract. The former NXT North American

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 2

Report: Miro spotted at WWE headquarters

Miro was reportedly at WWE headquarters on Wednesday. According to PWInsider, he spent the entire day at WWE’s Stamford offices and was seen by multiple sources.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / March 8

Why Ricky Saints Had To Drop 'Starks' From His Name In WWE

When Ricky Saints, formerly known as Ricky Starks, arrived in NXT, it was to the surprise of nobody. After being held out of action by AEW for months, most within the industry were under the impression that he would end up with WWE eventually.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 3

Rey Fenix Is Now A Free Agent

Rey Fenix has been having contract issues with AEW for quite some time. Fenix's contract with AEW has been terminated, making him a free agent. The expectation is that he will go to the WWE with his brother, Penta.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 3

Rey Fenix removed from AEW roster page, ‘expected in WWE ASAP’

Rey Fenix appears to be finished with AEW. Fenix no longer appears on the company’s roster page. Last month, Malakai Black and Ricky Starks (Saints) were removed from the roster page shortly before news broke that they had been released from their contracts.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 28

Malakai Black, Rey Fenix WWE updates

Malakai Black should be returning to WWE soon — and WWE is also making plans for the arrival of another former AEW wrestler. In the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that Black (formerly known as Aleister Black in WWE) should be making his WWE return soon.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 26

Ricky Saints: NXT in-ring debut was ‘a love letter to all the people that rode for me’

Tuesday night was an emotional experience for Ricky Saints. The former Ricky Starks made his official WWE in-ring debut in the main event of NXT last night, teaming with Je’Von Evans in a victory over Ethan Page & Wes Lee.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 20

WWE Files New Trademark For Ricky Saints (Ricky Starks)

WWE has filed a new trademark for former AEW star Ricky Starks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). On the February 18th episode of NXT, Stark's signed his contract and revealed his new name in WWE as Ricky Saints.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 19

The Latest: Ricky Starks’ new NXT name, Michael Cole’s WWE contract

Welcome to another episode of The Latest with Denise Salcedo breaking down the biggest wrestling news headlines of the week so far. TOPICS: — Ricky Saints

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 19

WWE Star Ricky Saints (Ricky Starks) Discusses Name Change And Reasons For AEW Fall Out

Ricky Saints, the man now formerly known as Ricky Starks, has officially put pen to paper on his NXT contract. The Revolution officially started on Tuesday night's episode of NXT when Saints' contract signing with General Manager Ava was interrupted by both Ethan Page and Wes Lee.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 18

New name for Ricky Starks revealed on WWE NXT

Ricky Starks is no more. After interruptions from both Ethan Page and Wes Lee, Starks signed his new contract with NXT on Tuesday. As the segment ended, the camera panned on the contract, revealing that going forward Starks will be using the name Ricky Saints in NXT.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 18

WWE NXT live results: Ricky Starks contract signing

One week after his surprise WWE NXT debut, Ricky Starks is set to appear again tonight. Starks will become an official member of the NXT roster as he signs his WWE contract.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

WWE NXT Preview (2/18/25) – Ricky Starks Contract Signing

This week’s episode of WWE NXT is the Vengeance Day fallout, and it is a stacked one. There is so much to unpack from that event, including a new champion.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Ricky Starks Officially Joins NXT Next Week, Promising 'Absolute Truth' in the Process

“Say his name, and he appears,” has become the calling card for Joe Hendry but perhaps the opposite can be said for NXT’s newest star Ricky Starks, who has yet to say his name.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 15

Ricky Starks contract signing set for next WWE NXT

Ricky Starks, if that is his name, will be signing his NXT contract. Starks appeared via video during NXT Vengeance Day and said that he would be signing his NXT contract this Tuesday.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / February 12

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / February 12

Ex-AEW Star Ricky Starks Makes Shocking Debut on WWE NXT

Shortly after his AEW departure was reported, Ricky Starks made his presence felt on NXT. The official website of AEW recently removed roster pages for the likes of Starks, Malakai Black, and Miro.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / February 10

Ricky Starks Among Trio Reportedly Departing AEW, But Separate Rumor Reveals Missing Star Could Soon Return

Several AEW rumors on Monday point to a trio of veterans who are departing the company immediately, including Ricky Starks. While another may point to a former NXT champion who could soon return to All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / February 10

AEW is finally starting to trim the fat with recent releases

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 29

Ricky Starks appears at Defy event, goes face-to-face with KENTA

Ricky Starks continues to tour the indies. The AEW star made a surprise appearance at the end of Defy’s Blueprint event on Sunday, confronting KENTA after he successfully defended the Defy title against Schaff.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 26, 2024

Ricky Starks Addresses AEW Absence & His 'Controversial' WWE Royal Rumble Appearance

The revolution hasn't been televised since March, at least not in AEW, and Ricky Starks has about as many answers as the rest of us do. Starks has made just a few appearances since he and Big Bill lost in the AEW World Tag Team Title Tournament to Top Flight in the spring, all of which have been for independent promotions.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 20, 2024

Ricky Starks signed for January indie appearance

Image: AEW While the AEW future of Ricky Starks is as clear as mud, the former Tag Team Champion has another indie date on his upcoming schedule. Starks will make his debut for House of Glory on Friday, January 17th in Chicago — a show that will stream live on Triller.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2024

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2024

Ricky Starks could make the jump from AEW to WWE

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Wrestling News / Wrestling News / March 31, 2024

Positive News On Ricky Starks Following Injury Scare

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