Ricochet has issued a blunt warning to AEW’s newest acquisition, “Speedball” Mike Bailey. The statement came shortly after All Elite Wrestling officially announced Bailey’s signing last week.
Bailey, who left TNA last year and recently became a free agent, has generated considerable excitement among fans eager to see his high-flying style in AEW. The announcement prompted reactions from both fans and fellow wrestlers across social media platforms.
The tension began when a fan suggested Bailey would thrive in AEW similarly to Ricochet’s own career trajectory. Ricochet responded with a direct three-word statement that left little room for interpretation: “Ima squash him.”
Ima squash him.
— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) February 24, 2025
This bold declaration adds an interesting potential rivalry to AEW’s landscape. Ricochet, currently enjoying a career resurgence as one of the promotion’s most captivating heel characters, has gained significant momentum following his acclaimed rivalry with former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland.
Both performers share similar in-ring styles focused on aerial athleticism and speed, making a potential match between them particularly intriguing for fans of high-flying wrestling. Bailey, known for his impressive run as X Division Champion, brings a technical precision that would complement Ricochet’s explosive style.
With both competitors now under the same promotional banner, Ricochet’s challenge could potentially develop into one of AEW’s next featured rivalries, giving Bailey an immediate high-profile program as he establishes himself in his new home.