Tony Khan announces massive return of WWE Hall of Famer before AEW All Out

AEW President and CEO Tony Khan took to Twitter to announce the return of WWE Hall of Famer Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat to television before All Out pay-per-view.

Steamboat was last seen on the August 5 episode of AEW Collision, where he was the special guest referee for the match between CM Punk and Ricky Starks. After Starks lost his Real World Championship match, he viciously assaulted the legend with a belt.

TK said that the former WWE Intercontinental Champion will be on AEW Collision this week, which will take place at the United Center in Chicago. He will be challenged to a strap match at AEW All Out by Ricky Starks.

“This Saturday, September 2 @UnitedCenter Chicago, IL Saturday Night #AEWCollision Live on TNT 8pm ET/7pm CT. This Saturday on @TNTdrama, Absolute @starkmanjones will appear LIVE on AEW Collision to challenge Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat to a strap match THIS Sunday at #AEWAllOut!”

While it is not certain that Steamboat will accept the challenge, given that he is 70 years old, this might be an opening for another wrestler to step in and fill in for the WWE legend.

All in all, this proves that Ricky Starks' trajectory is on the rise, and it won't be long till we see him win a major title in AEW.

Will Ricky Steamboat accept Ricky Starks' challenge? Have your say in the comments below.

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