When information broke that not solely was Ricochet’s contract set to run out with WWE however that he was possible leaving RAW and his accomplice, Sam Irvin, behind for AEW, it drew all types of various reactions from followers throughout the skilled wrestling world.
Some celebrated the information, as reuniting Ricochet together with his indie rival, Will Ospreay, creates an absolute cornucopia of dream matches with the duo working in opposition to and even with one another, whereas others brazenly puzzled how WWE may fumble the bag so arduous, contemplating the “Spotlight of the Night time” shouldn’t be solely among the finest wrestlers on the planet immediately however a assured star in AEW.
Discussing the information of Ricochet leaving for flippier pastures on his Corridor of Fame podcast, Booker T famous that he does not suppose followers have seen the very best the “First in Flight” has to supply, as his inventory may rise even additional in AEW or one other promotion.
“That is what the polls [on the podcast] say proper now. As for Ricochet, it appears to be main in the direction of AEW. And the factor is, I can see that, man. I can see that, or Japan. He’d positively be an enormous hit in Japan, or TNA, he’ll be successful wherever he goes. I do not suppose Ricochet’s going to have to fret about having a job or something like that. I do not suppose he is gonna be lacking out on any cash, alternatives, or something like that,” Booker T defined through 411 Mania.
“Will his inventory proceed to shine in skilled wrestling? I believe so. Simply because Ricochet’s a h*ll of a expertise. When Ricochet was picked up, he was I believe essentially the most extremely touted indie wrestler at that time limit. And so far as a man that may go on the market in the course of that ring and carry out and do issues that no man has seen earlier than. Really, significantly.”
Fascinating stuff, proper? However wait, it will get even higher, as Booker has a lot extra to say concerning the hottest free agent available on the market proper now and the way he may show as soon as extra why he is one of many absolute best wrestlers within the enterprise immediately.
Booker T believes Ricochet will get majorly over in AEW
Discussing Ricochet’s choices in free company additional now that he is formally a free agent from WWE, Booker T famous that the previous WWE Velocity Champion was by no means allowed to showcase the complete extent of his in-ring talents on RAW however ought to be capable to remind followers why he is so darn good with out the promotion’s restrictive format.
“His in-ring prowess, I do not actually suppose we bought an opportunity to actually see it in WWE. We noticed what he may do, however we did not see matches that he pulled off on these indie circuits. You recognize what I imply? In these sure matches with sure guys have been simply all out pace extraordinaire, however add about 15 or 20 extra minutes to him, possibly 20 extra kick outs,” Booker famous.
“However this dude, when he was in Lucha Underground, carrying the masks, I used to be at all times excessive on Ricochet. I used to be at all times excessive on this dude, simply because his in-ring performances, I do not suppose you possibly can say sufficient about him. He’s really that good. So I do not suppose Ricochet is gonna have to fret about discovering a job wherever.”
Requested by his co-host, Brad Gilmore, if Ricochet possibly by no means bought the place he needed to be due to his in-ring fashion, Booker agreed, noting that performers like Finn Balor needed to modify to WWE and get extra into character work, whereas Ricochet simply remained a premier high-flyer.
“I believe so. I believe you could be proper. I imply, I have a look at a man like Finn Balor. Finn Balor adjusted a bit bit higher. However I believe being part of that Judgment Day helped Finn Balor as effectively, lastly discover himself,” Booker famous. “Lastly notice man, ‘I must decelerate and attempt to discover extra character,’ greater than something. As a result of we take into consideration Finn Balor and that Demon character. We thought that Demon character was going to be one thing that would have simply carried him by means of the remainder of his profession. He did not must do something however simply put the paint on. However he realized I believe it should take extra than simply the paint to recover from in WWE.”
Say what you’ll about what Ricochet was provided in WWE, as his storylines have been as random as they have been short-lived, it is clear he’ll get much more alternatives to shine in AEW, as not solely will he have a featured storyline always, however he will even get to work the type of Dave Meltzer particular matches that can assist to outline his legacy effectively into the long run.
