"Would Cody come?" - AEW star showing up in WWE questioned by EC3; draws comparisons to Cody Rhodes (Exclusive)
An AEW star being seen backstage in WWE is always news-worthy, and a relatively recent example is no exception. Wrestling veteran EC3 recently talked about the topic as well, sharing his thoughts on the matter.
The star being talked about is Ricky Starks, who had apparently been present backstage in WWE a while back. This, coupled with some of his comments about his current AEW hiatus, has seemingly made both fans and his co-workers think that he may be looking to jump ship.
EC3 for one does understand the issue, even if he does not agree with it. Speaking on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Outlaws, he explained why the reaction is understandable.
"I understand a talent thinking, 'Hey man, that is a bad look, showing up at somebody else's show.' I don't think it is, he is just going to see friends. But I can see why talent think that, because sometimes that may be, to them, not to me, it looks like you are politicking for what's next or where the AEW, 'When our guys show up, would they show up to our show.' Would Cody come, I mean Cody is a different example, but would Cody come to AEW and wherever the hell, to 'come see me.'" [2:45 onwards]
A WWE Hall of Famer has some advice for the AEW star
According to Booker T, Ricky Starks should simply stay home until his contract in AEW is up.
Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, the veteran stated that Ricky getting a significant amount of money for practically doing nothing was a boon in disguise. He explained:
“I’ve heard, I could be wrong because I don’t know, you’re talking about contracts and whatnot. I’ve heard that Tony Khan is paying these guys so much damn money just to sit at home and do nothing. Yeah, you know, take the money, sit back, and if Tony Khan doesn’t want you to do anything and he’s paying you an exorbitant amount of money, take it, you know what I mean? Until the contract is up, and then move on. So, that’s the way I see it." [H/T - Ringside News]
As of now, it remains to be seen what is next for Ricky Starks , and whether a WWE move is one the cards.
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