Ricochet’s AEW Move: A Quest for Fun and Creative Freedom

One big thing: Ricochet chooses AEW over WWE

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ricochet made his surprise AEW debut at All In London, citing a desire to recapture the fun and creative freedom he experienced earlier in his career.

Key details:

• Ricochet debuted in the Casino Gauntlet Match at AEW All In London
• He made his singles debut on AEW Dynamite, defeating Kyle Fletcher
• The move ends his six-year run with WWE

Why it matters:

Ricochet’s decision to join AEW represents a significant talent acquisition for the company and highlights the ongoing competition between major wrestling promotions for top performers.

Ricochet’s reasoning

In his own words:
• “The biggest reason is that I’ve been doing this for a long time, 21 years this year.”
• “The time when I was having the most fun in my career was when I was traveling the world with those crazy lunatics in the back there.”
• “For me, it’s to have fun again and to create that art again.”

The decision-making process

Ricochet described the move as both easy and difficult:
• Hard because of the connections and memories made in WWE over six years
• Easy because he’s always embraced change and was drawn to AEW’s energy

He added: “Now that I’m able to be a part of it and hopefully help move it forward into the next generation is going to be awesome.”

Industry reaction

Reports suggest “a lot of positivity” surrounding Ricochet’s surprise AEW debut, indicating a warm reception from both fans and industry insiders.

As Ricochet begins this new chapter in his career, what are your expectations for his run in AEW? Share your thoughts in the comments below!