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Ricochet is very likely leaving WWE, and the company is preparing as if he is.

Fightul reported recently that Ricochet’s WWE deal was winding down, and there was heavy interest in outside companies globally. On June 8, PWInsider reported that Ricochet gave his notice to the company. While we can’t specifically confirm that, we’re told within WWE that there is a “high likelihood” that Ricochet leaves the company, and they expect him to land in AEW.

We’re told that creative measures have already been taken to write off Ricochet in the event that he does leave. Part of that was him dropping the WWE Speed Championship to Andrade at this past week’s Smackdown tapings. However, we were told by sources in WWE creative that there are already other pitches on the table to effectively write Ricochet off WWE TV if needed. We were told that among those includes a creative plan pitched for Raw that would see Bron Breakker take Ricochet out. As with all creative plans, they can and often are changed, particularly when reported about.

AEW staff and talent backstage this past week were talking about the possibility of Ricochet joining the company. We haven't heard that there had been official talks of the sort. Ricochet is still under contract with WWE, and we're told that nothing is an impossibility, but as of Friday, all indications were that he'd decided to leave the company.

In addition to AEW, we’re told that NJPW is expected to be interested in Ricochet as well.

We're working to confirm when Ricochet's contract is actually up, and will hopefully have an update.
 
BountyHunterRo said:
Ricochet is very likely leaving WWE, and the company is preparing as if he is.

Fightul reported recently that Ricochet’s WWE deal was winding down, and there was heavy interest in outside companies globally. On June 8, PWInsider reported that Ricochet gave his notice to the company. While we can’t specifically confirm that, we’re told within WWE that there is a “high likelihood” that Ricochet leaves the company, and they expect him to land in AEW.

We’re told that creative measures have already been taken to write off Ricochet in the event that he does leave. Part of that was him dropping the WWE Speed Championship to Andrade at this past week’s Smackdown tapings. However, we were told by sources in WWE creative that there are already other pitches on the table to effectively write Ricochet off WWE TV if needed. We were told that among those includes a creative plan pitched for Raw that would see Bron Breakker take Ricochet out. As with all creative plans, they can and often are changed, particularly when reported about.

AEW staff and talent backstage this past week were talking about the possibility of Ricochet joining the company. We haven't heard that there had been official talks of the sort. Ricochet is still under contract with WWE, and we're told that nothing is an impossibility, but as of Friday, all indications were that he'd decided to leave the company.

In addition to AEW, we’re told that NJPW is expected to be interested in Ricochet as well.

We're working to confirm when Ricochet's contract is actually up, and will hopefully have an update.
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Bron about to murder Rico
 
OGDirtyD said:
I also wouldn't say he is an amazing wrestler, he is an amazing athlete tho. He still got to level up in alot of areas to be considered all around like Ospreay did.
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Rico & Santos had a hell of a match in the Finals of the Wwe Smackdown world cup finals in 2022
 
We all know Ricochet can fly with the best of them. I was initially impressed with his body transformation. If anyone remembers, he used to look like Orange Cassidy physically, or the Top Flight kid. Next I was impressed by his stinct as Prince Puma, a very solid baby face.

His whole WWE run was just whatever though. The growth seem to stop once he got there. Did Ricochet get to skip the HBK performance center classes? At no point did he appear to express any sort of personality. By now everyone should understand that if you go to WWE, you should be looking to develop an alter ego to sell your matches with.

Part of it is WWE's fault for sort of wasting his and their own time by not investing in his creative development, but Ricochet could benefit from the initiative on his own if hasn't already. A good gimmick or alternate persona is all he's really missing.
 
The massive focus on character is such a WWE-ism that I blame Vince for. Every other company in the world gives talent the grace to get over through the in-ring, it's why he worked so well in Lucha Underground. The nigga never had to speak.

WWE allows getting over through purely wrestling more now but Ricochet was hurt by 5 years of Vince booking and was never gonna get the chance to recover. Genuinely, Japan needs him. Doesn't have to speak, just go crazy in the ring. Build himself back up.
 
femto696 said:
The massive focus on character is such a WWE-ism that I blame Vince for. Every other company in the world gives talent the grace to get over through the in-ring, it's why he worked so well in Lucha Underground. The nigga never had to speak.

WWE allows getting over through purely wrestling more now but Ricochet was hurt by 5 years of Vince booking and was never gonna get the chance to recover. Genuinely, Japan needs him. Doesn't have to speak, just go crazy in the ring. Build himself back up.
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I hear you, I want this to be a step forward for him as well. I just don't see how going to a different promotion and beating up your body just to have matches you either already had while in WWE or before WWE. He should just have WWE repackage him, maybe work TNA for a second, disappear and come back with something new.
 
Loneshot said:
I hear you, I want this to be a step forward for him as well. I just don't see how going to a different promotion and beating up your body just to have matches you either already had while in WWE or before WWE. He should just have WWE repackage him, maybe work TNA for a second, disappear and come back with something new.
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He's not gonna get any more over in WWE as it currently stands, even with repackaging, because the fans are the ones parroting the "can't talk" / "no character" vinceisms. No amount of shake-ups will remove that ceiling that's been placed on him in that company.

He already reached the top in other companies without that albatross around his neck so if he wants to go somewhere that will value him for his strengths instead of being in a place that tries to make fish climb trees, then that's his prerogative.

Also, TNA will do absolutely nothing for him. There's a few X-Division matches that will cook but it'll do nothing for his value.
 
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femto696 said:
The massive focus on character is such a WWE-ism that I blame Vince for. Every other company in the world gives talent the grace to get over through the in-ring, it's why he worked so well in Lucha Underground. The nigga never had to speak.

WWE allows getting over through purely wrestling more now but Ricochet was hurt by 5 years of Vince booking and was never gonna get the chance to recover. Genuinely, Japan needs him. Doesn't have to speak, just go crazy in the ring. Build himself back up.
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AEW & NJPW imo are the 2 likely destinations. AEW moreso cuz he doesn't have to move out the country. I think his decision is mostly determined by his soon to be wife and their family. So I don't see him goin to NJPW as the permanent stay.

But I could be wrong
 
IP360 said:
AEW & NJPW imo are the 2 likely destinations. AEW moreso cuz he doesn't have to move out the country. I think his decision is mostly determined by his soon to be wife and their family. So I don't see him goin to NJPW as the permanent stay.

But I could be wrong
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AEW would be the better option I think. NJPW's jr. division could benefit from his presence but it'll derail the pushes of their youngboys at the same time.

Him working AEW but working specific NJPW shows is the ideal situation.
 
95% He will end up in AEW. Even if he doesn't shape up better atleast we will get some uncut wild Ricochet matches.
 
I don't agree with the idea that he can't get over in WWE. But I do think going elsewhere might ultimately improve his stock.

Rico going on a world tour and killing it can only help his standing, no matter where he ends up. He can flat out go and hopefully he does that and people get to see him at his best.

Oh and for God's sake maybe I'll finally see the Ali/Rico tag team I've been pushing lmao.
 
PhenomTheMac said:
I don't agree with the idea that he can't get over in WWE. But I do think going elsewhere might ultimately improve his stock.

Rico going on a world tour and killing it can only help his standing, no matter where he ends up. He can flat out go and hopefully he does that and people get to see him at his best.

Oh and for God's sake maybe I'll finally see the Ali/Rico tag team I've been pushing lmao.
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Ricochet vs Ospreay

Ricochet vs Ali

Ricochet vs Malikai Black

Ricochet vs NJPW

Ricochet vs CMLL

Ricochet vs Omega...
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The possibilities are endless
 
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