Ricochet Dispels Rumors of Rivalry with Will Ospreay in AEW

One big thing: Ricochet reveals ongoing friendship with Will Ospreay

Former WWE star Ricochet, who recently debuted in AEW, has addressed speculation about his relationship with onscreen rival Will Ospreay.

• Ricochet and Ospreay have maintained contact “basically the whole time” despite working for different promotions.
• The high-flying performer dismisses notions of jealousy between them.
• Their friendship has helped ease Ricochet’s transition to AEW.

Why it matters

The revelation challenges the common narrative of rivalries between wrestlers from different promotions and sets the stage for potential future collaborations in AEW.

By the numbers

• Ricochet debuted in AEW just 3 weeks ago at All In.
• He has already competed against Sammy Guevara and Kyle Fletcher on AEW Dynamite.

What they’re saying

“I don’t think anybody is jealous of anybody in the wrestling business really… As far as [Ospreay and myself] go, we’ve been in contact basically the whole time,” Ricochet told the Battleground Podcast.

The big picture

Ricochet’s comments hint at a potential dream match with Ospreay in AEW, rekindling their famous encounters from NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament.

What’s next

While fans eagerly anticipate a Ricochet vs. Ospreay match in AEW, no official plans have been announced yet.

What do you think about the possibility of a Ricochet vs. Ospreay match in AEW? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!