Ricky Starks is reportedly on the outs with AEW, but the company won’t release him. Starks has not appeared on AEW programming since March 2024, and he has confirmed that he has not been injured. AEW reportedly picked up an option year on his contract,

Ricky Starks has requested his AEW release, reports Ibou of WrestlePurists on the outlet's WWE Raw Review. While there is no word on when, exactly, Starks asked to be let go, AEW founder Tony Khan turned him down. Now, Starks is waiting out the remainder of his contract and attempting to stay relevant by working independent dates.

In case it wasn't clear by now, Ricky Starks and AEW are heading toward a divorce. The versatile performer has not wrestled for Tony Khan's company in nearly a year, but the reason for his absence remains a mystery.

Ricky Starks has reportedly asked for his AEW release, citing his lack of use over the past year and frustration with his creative direction

Image: AEW New reporting out in the last 24 hours has Ricky Starks reportedly requesting his AEW release which was then denied by Tony Khan. The news was reported by both Ibou of WrestlePurists

In today's WWE and AEW rumors, Ricky Starks asked for his release, Alexa Bliss' return was pushed back, and two stars at the WWE PC.

Not terribly surprising considering what else we know about the situation between Starks and the company he’s currently signed to, but likely confirmation we’ll have to wait several months before he can sign elsewhere.

The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has finally asked for his release after being kept of AEW television for no good reason since March 2024.

As of late, Starks hasn't wrestled on AEW television since the March 30th, 2024 episode of Collision. Instead, he has been making appearances for independent promotions like Game Changer Wrestling, Glory Pro, and House of Glory.