Ricky Starks has reportedly asked to be released from All Elite Wrestling, but that request has not been granted by CEO Tony Khan.

Ricky Starks has reportedly asked for his AEW release, citing his lack of use over the past year and frustration with his creative direction

Ricky Starks has requested his AEW release, reports Ibou of WrestlePurists on the outlet's WWE Raw Review. While there is no word on when, exactly, Starks asked to be let go, AEW founder Tony Khan turned him down. Now, Starks is waiting out the remainder of his contract and attempting to stay relevant by working independent dates.

Ricky Starks is reportedly on the outs with AEW, but the company won’t release him. Starks has not appeared on AEW programming since March 2024, and he has confirmed that he has not been injured. AEW reportedly picked up an option year on his contract,

Image: AEW New reporting out in the last 24 hours has Ricky Starks reportedly requesting his AEW release which was then denied by Tony Khan. The news was reported by both Ibou of WrestlePurists

As of late, Starks hasn't wrestled on AEW television since the March 30th, 2024 episode of Collision. Instead, he has been making appearances for independent promotions like Game Changer Wrestling, Glory Pro, and House of Glory.

Not terribly surprising considering what else we know about the situation between Starks and the company he’s currently signed to, but likely confirmation we’ll have to wait several months before he can sign elsewhere.