Ricky Starks, one of the rising stars in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has recently expressed his frustration over a scrapped match with CM Punk that was supposed to take place last year. In an interview with WhatCulture Wrestling, Starks revealed that he was disappointed that the highly anticipated match did not come to fruition, despite the great buildup surrounding it.
The feud between Starks and Punk began when Starks underwent a change in demeanor, which led to a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the two. The tension culminated in a scheduled match at All Out, but unfortunately, it was cancelled due to Punk’s unceremonious exit from AEW following his altercation with Jack Perry at All In.
Starks eventually faced Bryan Danielson in a Strap match at the pay-per-view, but he couldn’t help but feel that the original match with Punk would have been something special. He wished that circumstances were different and that he could have seen the match through to the end.
In the same interview, Starks also talked about his aspirations to appear at WrestleMania, considered the Grandest Stage of Them All. However, he revealed that he had stopped dreaming about it and was now focused on AEW’s equivalent, All In. He admitted to being bummed out that he didn’t get to appear at the show last year, but it seemed that he didn’t have high hopes of being part of this year’s edition either.
When asked about what’s next for him, Starks seemed uncertain, but he hoped to be back on television soon. Despite the setbacks, Starks has had a remarkable 2023, feuding with big names on the roster and enjoying a successful tag team title run that extended into this year. It remains to be seen when he’ll be given another opportunity to capitalize on his momentum.
Starks’ candid interview provides a look into the highs and lows of a wrestler’s life, where even the best-laid plans can go awry. Nevertheless, his determination to succeed and his ability to adapt to changing circumstances are a testament to his resilience and dedication to the sport. As he looks to the future, fans can only hope that Starks will continue to thrive in professional wrestling.