Ricky Starks hasn't been on AEW TV since March and has been working indie promotions. Starks asked for release, but it was denied. Several AEW wrestlers are facing contract issues, including Rey Fenix,

A recent report has provided a major update on AEW star Ricky Starks' future amid rumors of him potentially joining WWE.

The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has finally asked for his release after being kept of AEW television for no good reason since March 2024.

In today's WWE and AEW rumors, Ricky Starks asked for his release, Alexa Bliss' return was pushed back, and two stars at the WWE PC.

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 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.

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.

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 hasn't wrestled for AEW in nearly a year, but he cut a promo following an indie match last night.

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