News on Ricky Starks’ NXT Status for Vengeance Day – Ricky Starks, who recently left AEW after requesting his contract not be renewed, made a surprise debut on WWE NXT this week.
During his promo, he declared that NXT needs the “top free agent” if it’s to be considered the top brand in wrestling, promising to shake things up and make an impact. This debut comes after he was removed from the AEW roster page and reportedly released after AEW chose not to pick up his contract option. Despite being healthy and eager to return to the ring, AEW had not featured Starks on television for nearly a year.
Starks was initially slated to appear at Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling’s (TCW) event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, but the promotion announced that he would no longer be attending, citing “circumstances beyond our control.” This move has led many to believe that Starks’ NXT appearance is an indication that he will instead appear at NXT’s Vengeance Day premium live event on February 15.
Typically, WWE allows new signees to fulfill previously scheduled indie appearances, but by pulling Starks from the TCW event, it’s likely he will make his official WWE in-ring debut at Vengeance Day. This could be a significant moment for both Starks and WWE, as his appearance during the event would create a much bigger impact and spark further interest from fans.
However, Ricky Starks’ debut on this week’s NXT has sparked speculation that he may not appear at Vengeance Day. Many believed WWE would save his first appearance for a premium live event, where the impact would be greater. A debut at Vengeance Day would have given Starks a major platform to make an immediate statement, creating more excitement among fans. His presence on NXT suggests WWE might be taking a more gradual approach to his introduction, though there’s still a chance they have a significant angle planned for him at the event.
News on Ricky Starks’ NXT Status for Vengeance Day
