Ricochet Accuses WWE of Breaking Down Wrestlers Spiritually and Creatively

AEW National Champion Ricochet isn’t letting up on his former employer, and his latest comments about WWE are arguably among his harshest yet.

On February 4, 2026, the AEW National Champion took to Twitter and fired off a scathing message about the way WWE treats its talent, saying it’s not just him who felt the fallout.

“Same thing happens to Balor, Shinsuke, Apollo and many others. WWE kills legacies and love of the sport. It’s what they do best.”

The tweet came just a day after his interview on The Mark Hoke Show, where Ricochet said his WWE run was a “blip” that derailed his reputation. But his latest tweets took it further—accusing the company of draining wrestlers emotionally and creatively. One fan tried to offer perspective, tweeting that even in hard seasons, an artist’s work still matters. Ricochet didn’t agree.

“I do feel this way. And MANY others do as well. That company kills the love and you end up being a shell of who you were and going through the motions.”

Another fan called him out for lacking gratitude, pointing out that WWE gave him a platform and paid him, even if he wasn’t used to his full potential. That’s when Ricochet dropped the most damning accusation yet.

“They took my love of pro wrestling away. I’ll never forget how I felt walking into work every week. And that platform was only to make others look good at my expense. And I told them, I’d rather quit and go back to the indies and make whatever I’d make there than to come back next week.”

Despite recognizing personal milestones from his WWE run—like meeting his wife and forming friendships—Ricochet remains adamant that professionally, it took a major toll on his identity as a performer.

“That five years really tarnished Ricochet’s wrestling legacy… it completely changed the public’s image of who Ricochet was. Now in AEW, Ricochet says he’s finally found his way back to the version of himself that made fans fall in love with his work to begin with—and he’s not afraid to speak out.

Ricochet’s story isn’t just about redemption—it’s about refusing to stay silent after losing your passion to a system that didn’t value it.