11-year-old rivalry to be rehashed at AEW’s upcoming Hammerstein event
A huge feud will be revisited at the legendary Hammerstein event later this week when an AEW show takes place there. The arena has witnessed some of the greatest pro-wrestling moments in the promotion.
Ricochet and Will Ospreay will get a chance to wrestle each other in the famous Hammerstein Ballroom as they try to garner three points in the Continental Classic tournament. The two stars will reprise their rivalry which started 11 years on October 27, 2013, in Revolution Pro Wrestling. While they have already had a singles match in AEW, the rivalry seems to have gained more heat in the last few weeks and will culminate in a mega-match. Their first match in NJPW was in May 2016 leading to a huge rise in their popularity.
Recently, Tony Khan announced that Ricochet and Ospreay will wrestle each other on Collision later this Saturday. Both stars have garnered six points. The Aerial Assassin is undefeated in two bouts, while the former WWE star has wrestled in three matches and emerged victorious in two.
"This Saturday, 12/21, New York, NY, Saturday #AEWCollision, LIVE east AND west coast, Continental Classic Gold League, @WillOspreay vs @KingRicochet, Will Ospreay collides vs Ricochet in the C2 at Hammerstein, Saturday! Christmas Collision, 8pm ET/7pm CT/6pm MT/5pm PT, Saturday on TNT!" TK wrote.
Ricochet claims he wants to win the AEW World Championship
The One and Only failed to capture the International Championship from Will Ospreay in October. The star is currently aiming to win the Continental Classic tournament.
While speaking on WGN Radio 70, Ricochet said he would like to become a world champion in the future.
“What I want to accomplish is just continue to build the resume for Ricochet, continue to give the people you know something fun to watch. Obviously, I came to AEW, I want to be champion. I wanted to be the International Champion. That didn’t happen… yet, but it will. I want to win the Continental Classic. I want to be the AEW Champion," he said.
It will be interesting to see who between Ricochet and Will Ospreay will win the upcoming contest on Collision.