So that’s the context for why we call these moves from GCW and Starks potentially eyebrow-raising*. First, in Ricky’s place at GCW Highest in the Room 3, it’s the wrestler w

Matt Cardona has a new opponent for GCW’s “Highest In The Room 3” event. Ricky Starks made an appearance at GCW Dream On last weekend, and a match against Matt Cardona was announced a short time later.

Just days after Ricky Starks made a surprise appearance for GCW, he has now been pulled from all future bookings for the company by AEW. Sean Ross Sapp of Figh

Currently, Starks is still signed to an AEW contract, and outside of GCW, none of his other appearances have been publicly cancelled, such as his involvement with HOG's Watch the Throne event in Chicago next January.

AEW star Ricky Starks has been absent from TV appearances for months, sparking speculation among fans about his potential departure from the promotion. He appeared on AEW television since March 2024.

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Per Fightful Select, AEW made the decision on 26 November to pull Starks from any further appearances for GCW. Ricky was due to wrestle for GCW on 12 December, 28 December, and 19 January, with GCW taking to X to confirm the Stroke Daddy will no longer be appearing for the company.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has reported that the decision was made by AEW to pull Starks from his upcoming GCW dates earlier today (November 26). While there are a variety of reasons as to why this has happened, one of the main ones was down to recent comments by GCW staple Effy which were directed at AEW President Tony Khan's father Shad.

We have just been informed that Ricky Starks has been pulled from all upcoming GCW appearances including his announced match on 12/14 in Los Angeles, his unannounced match on 12/28 in Seattle and his unannounced match on 1/19 at The Hammerstein Ballroom. pic.twitter.com/MygHHgmWAI

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