Ricky Starks made a shocking appearance on WWE NXT, marking his first wrestling appearance since departing AEW after a five-year tenure. The 34-year-old New Orleans native emerged from the crowd, generating a significant reaction from the live audience.
During his time in professional wrestling, fans have drawn comparisons between Starks and The Rock, noting similarities in their appearance and promo delivery style, particularly reminiscent of The Rock’s performances during the 1990s. Despite these comparisons, Starks has no familial connection to The Final Boss.
WWE developmental talent Tatyanna Dumas addressed the physical comparison on social media, commenting on an Instagram post featuring Starks.
I would have believed it if someone told me he was The Rock’s son.
NXT General Manager Ava, The Final Boss’s real-life daughter, responded to Dumas’s observation with a raised eyebrow emoji, acknowledging the ongoing comparisons between her father and the newest addition to the NXT roster.