So, I’m sitting there scrolling through wrestling forums like I usually do, coffee getting cold. Suddenly, Ricochet’s name kept popping up everywhere, but linked to AEW? Not WWE? That felt… weird, man. Like, outta left field. Right away, I’m hooked. What’s going on here? Why is everyone suddenly buzzing about him and AEW? The rumors were flying faster than a top rope moonsault. Had to dig in myself.
Where Did I Even Start?
Honestly? My usual spots. Went straight back to those forums I was lurking in. Not just the big ones, but the smaller, kinda niche groups where real heads chat. Searched the crap outta “Ricochet AEW rumor”. The results? Crazy. Tons of threads, but all saying basically the same few things, no real meat.
The Big Rumors Everyone Kept Spitting Out:
- Contract supposedly running out soon-ish with WWE.
- AEW big boss Tony Khan apparently REALLY likes him – always did, even back in the indies.
- Whispers about him wanting “more creative freedom,” whatever that really means backstage.
- Speculation on dream matches over there – Kenny Omega popped up a lot.
Okay, cool, but forums? Anyone can talk junk. Needed more. Way more.
Time to Hit Up My Wrestling Contacts
Been doing this blog thing a while, talk to a few folks. Not mega-stars, but guys kinda close to the action, you know? Workers, lower card guys, indie bookers who hear stuff. Shot off some texts, slid into some DMs – the awkward “Hey man, hearing weird stuff about Ricochet?” dance.
Reactions? Mixed bag, honestly. Some replies were fast: “Yeah, heard the chatter, man. Usual contract year stuff.” Others? Skeptical: “Ricochet? AEW? Eh… feels like fantasy booking.” A few just dodged the question altogether – professional ghosting, classic wrestling move.
Spoke to one guy who works backstage in a smaller promotion that does talent sharing stuff sometimes. His take stuck with me: “Look, talent talks. All the time. Especially guys hitting that contract wall. If Tony wants him and feels WWE isn’t using him right? Yeah, Ricochet’s name comes up. Doesn’t mean it’s happening tomorrow. Just means the table’s set.”
Putting the Pieces Together (Or Trying To)
Stared at my notes. Forum noise. Text messages. Bits and pieces of gossip. Tried lining it up. His WWE run lately? Feels a bit… cold, honestly. Remember that killer stuff with Will Ospreay? Where’d that Ricochet go? Makes the “creative freedom” thing sound less like rumor, more like wishful thinking from fans and maybe Ricochet himself.
AEW? They’ve grabbed everyone who seems even slightly unhappy lately. Big names, surprise jumps. Ricochet absolutely fits their vibe: crazy athletic, big fan favorite, looks cool as hell. Feels like a signing Tony Khan would JUMP at. Plus, seeing Ricochet vs. guys like PAC or Fenix? Fans would melt.
But is it happening? After all this digging? Man, I still don’t KNOW. Nobody truly knows. That’s the annoying part. All this noise, all these top stars probably talking about it backstage like “Hey, you hear Ricochet might jump ship?”, that’s what keeps the rumor mill churning. It makes perfect sense on paper. It fills a need for both sides. The buzz is LOUD. But until pen hits paper or Ricochet walks through that tunnel… it’s just that: highly believable, highly talked-about noise. And that noise? That’s why we couldn’t stop talking about it.
