Hours after being released by AEW, the wrestler makes a surprise appearance on WWE NXT

One day after being released by AEW, Ricky Starks surprised the WWE crowd with his appearance on NXT. Before leaving AEW in February 2025, Starks appeared on various wrestling platforms like GCW, Defy Wrestling. Starks was impressed for 5 years and Tony Khan (president of AEW) decided to release him in February 2025. With the appearance of Stark on WWE NXT, it is made that, as superstar, he will face the champion in Current title of NXT. In addition, he could challenge Cody Rhodes for his undisputed WWE championship that holds the title of WWE champion and WWE universal champion.

Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling recently announced that Ricky Starks would fight Aaron Solo in their show on February 15, 2025. But a disappointing TCW announcement revealed that the match would not occur.

“Due to circumstances independent of our desire, Ricky Starks will not be present on Saturday February 15 at Tannery Row Ale House. However, you can always expect the same incredible evening of the first star of Georgia studded, filled with action , family, independent independent the professional struggle that TCW Live has to offer!

There have been many speculations on which Ricky Stars will face WWE. Starks has been a superstar in AEW for 5 years and it is possible that he gets title matches as soon as possible. Potential matches for Starks could be:

1. Champion NXT reigning OBA FEMI

Oba Femi defeated Trick Williams to become the NXT champion during premium live Deadline. Ricky Starks being a full -fledged star, should lead to a potential match between the current NXT star.

2Cody Rhodes

Ricky Starks was a good friend of Cody Rhodes since their stay in admiration and during the Royal Rumble 2025, Starks was seen with an undisputed WWE champion supporting him for his match.

With Starks calling for the potential list of NXT, the force test between these two friends could be exciting and exciting for fans.