Major update on Ricky Starks’ backstage visit during Full Gear amid AEW hiatus [Reports]

The latest report provided a backstage report regarding Ricky Starks’ recent backstage visit at Full Gear amid his hiatus. The Absolute has been absent from TV for the past several months.

Ricky Starks last competed back in March 2024. Since then, he has not made any TV appearances for over eight months. Nevertheless, it was recently reported that Starks was spotted backstage at the recent Full Gear pay-per-view to greet his fellow wrestlers amid hiatus.

After reports of Ricky being backstage at Full Gear, fans have wondered whether there were any issues regarding his visit between him and the management. During the recent Q&A on Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp was asked about Starks’ recent backstage visit.

Sapp noted that The Absolute got along with the people during his backstage visit to Full Gear and even snapped some pictures with them. Furthermore, it was also reported that Ricky was welcomed there, and there were no issues. Sean Ross Sapp concluded by stating he is currently working to find out more.

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Ricky Starks on his potential WWE move after AEW contract expiry

Amid his long absence from AEW TV, Ricky Starks has also been rumored to be heading to the WWE as soon as his contract is up.

In an interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Starks was asked about a potential move to the Stamford-based promotion, and he stated the following:

“I could end up anywhere actually. It’s not crazy. I understand it, and definitely get it. Like, you know, you just go where your friends are. Yes, I love my friends. I would like to always see them every day in my life, whether they come to me or whatever the case may be.”

AEW recently pulled Starks from all his upcoming appearances in GCW. Only time will tell what the future has in store for The Absolute.