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.

Below are four feuds for Ricky Starks in WWE if AEW grants him his release. Ethan Page is one of the biggest surprises in modern WWE history. After not being utilized often in All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor, Page jumped ship to World Wrestling Entertainment last year and has been a hit.

As we reported earlier here on eWn, Ricky Starks requested his release from All Elite Wrestling. Tony Khan reportedly turned that request down. Fightful Select is reporting that Starks asked for his release months ago, and his contract is currently set to expire in the spring. So he’ll likely become a free agent in a matter of months.

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.

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 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,