WWE looking to snatch Cody Rhodes’ best friend from AEW: Reports

WWE might be interested in signing AEW superstar Ricky Starks due to his bountiful potential.

WWE looking to snatch Cody Rhodes’ best friend from AEW: Reports

Cody Rhodes and the AEW roster (via X/Denver Sports)

WWE might have ended its long hiatus from hiring. They might have their eyes set on one of the rising stars in AEW, Ricky Starks. The Stamford-based promotion has an interest in signing Cody Rhodes‘ good friend after seeing his potential on AEW TV.

According to BWE, there is major interest from WWE in signing Ricky Starks when he becomes a free agent. After his match against Bryan Danielson, Starks caught the attention of the world with his incredible performance. Since then, his future has become a hot topic in the wrestling industry.

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Ricky Starks has made a name for himself in All Elite Wrestling. He has had iconic feuds with superstars like Bryan Danielson and CM Punk. Signing Starks to WWE will affect the dynamic for both parties. He has the allegiance of Cody Rhodes in WWE, as both have a good share of history.

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It was also rumored that WWE is interested in signing Jade Cargill for the promotion. Both Ricky Starks and Jade Cargill are incredible superstars. Their signings can be significant for WWE as well. It will be interesting to see if Starks makes his WWE debut. He is one of the biggest rising stars in the world of pro wrestling.

Related: Jade Cargill reportedly ‘finishing up’ with AEW to join WWE, may have already wrestled last AEW match

Ricky Starks has a message for CM Punk after his AEW firing

CM Punk was fired from AEW last month due to violent behavior. His firing has been one of the top headlines this year. However, the emerging star in AEW, Ricky Starks, took some time to appreciate the work of the Best in the World in All Elite Wrestling in the past few years.

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Ricky Starks and CM Punk (via Sportskeeda)

Ricky Starks posted an image of CM Punk where both of them are shaking hands. In essence, he wrote, “Public flowers for you, man, @cmpunk. Thank you.” The AEW superstar appreciated the work of Punk in All Elite Wrestling as he thanked him for his endeavors in the promotion.

Starks is an emerging star in AEW and recently had a five-star match against Bryan Danielson at All Out this year. His future has been a hot topic in the world of pro wrestling. It will be interesting to see whether WWE signs the rising star to their promotion soon.

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