Twitter flares up to top AEW star's segment seemingly ripping off Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's iconic WWE win
The opening match on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite was a Battle Royal to determine the challenger for MJF's Dynamite Diamond Ring. Former FTW Champion Ricky Starks won the match. The match's ending seemed similar to the 2000 Men's Royal Rumble match. Thus, fans are comparing Starks to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
After a tough battle and several eliminations, Ethan Page and Ricky Starks were the last two wrestlers standing in the ring. Page looked to get the win, but The Absolute One managed to counter the Firm member and earn the win.
.@starkmanjones has done it! Ricky Starks has won the #DynamiteDiamondBattleRoyale here on #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! But new #AEW World Champion @The_MJF has a few words to say. https://t.co/ewGI7Mifmu
Following the match, fans were elated to see Ricky Starks earn the win and were looking forward to his match against MJF next week.
@AEW @starkmanjones @The_MJF TK you need to take advantage Ricky cuz heโs over asf right now
@AEW @starkmanjones @The_MJF I knew ricky and mjf were going to kill it. Awesome stuff. Ricky is most certainly absolute!
@AEW @starkmanjones @The_MJF That was Absolutely Awesome ๐ฅ๐๐ Way to go Absolute Ricky Starks ๐๐๐
Tonight made me believe MJF vs Ricky Starks is going to be the company rivalry for years to come. Rock vs Austin, Cena vs Orton type of feud for AEW. #AEWDynamite
@AEW @starkmanjones @The_MJF THE ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR RICKY STARKS!! https://t.co/KPlSROIg4M
I WANT NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR ONEEEE MAN IM SO PROUD OF HIM twitter.com/aew/status/160โฆ
People compared Starks to The Rock and mentioned that he mimics the WWE legend and still feels he is a future star in the making.
@AEW @starkmanjones @The_MJF Wait a minute that's the finish from ROYAL RUMBLE 2000 when rock won the rumble and became scorpion King . Guess , pebble copies everything from Dwayne . He's even got a receding hairline like him down to point .
Note : it's a joke no it isn't I am devil worshiper
This moment just defined a guys whole career. After this segment they may have another Rock brewing on the mic.
MJF, and Ricky Starks. The future legacies of AEW Champions is looking stellar for years to come with these main eventers. Even Hangmans story run nailed it too. twitter.com/JonMercc/statuโฆ
Following the match, the former FTW Champion had a heated promo segment with AEW World Champion MJF. Fans were not only impressed by Starks' in-ring skills but also his talent on the microphone.
God damn Ricky Starks just showed up with a promonlike 90s stiffbfrom The Rock before he blew up and took the star spot!
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#AEWDynamiteRicky Starks reminds me of a Young Rock. Always has. twitter.com/AEWonTV/statusโฆ
Next week on a special Winter Is Coming edition of AEW Dynamite, MJF will put his title on the line against The Absolute One.
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