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Ricky Starks made his shocking WWE debut on the February 11, 2025, episode of NXT, and now Jim Ross is weighing in on the move.
Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, the legendary commentator shared his thoughts on Starks leaving AEW and what the future holds for him in WWE.
“I don’t know if he’ll be the next Shawn Michaels at his size, but he has a unique future,” Ross said. “He’s got a big personality, so hopefully, he’ll do well and live his dream. It seems like the dream for a lot of talents is to make it to WWE and call it a day. That’s not where it ends, that’s where it begins.”
Ross admitted he was caught off guard by Starks’ debut and isn’t sure how things will pan out for him in WWE.
“So, I saw the episode of NXT last night and was surprised to see Ricky Starks. I don’t know how he’s going to do. He’s got a high opinion of himself, and he’s got a lot of abilities. There’s no doubt about that. So we’ll see how it works out for him. It’s never easy to get over, and hopefully, he can get over and stay over as a top star. It remains to be seen. Let’s see how it goes.”
Starks’ transition from AEW to WWE has already turned heads, but as Ross pointed out, making the move is one thing—staying relevant is another.
Do you think Ricky Starks will thrive in WWE, or will the move backfire? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
February 13, 2025 9:54 am
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