Legendary WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker, has weighed in on the surprise appearance of ex-AEW talent Ricky Starks in the NXT ranks. Previously let go by AEW following a long stretch without television appearances, Starks stunned viewers with his sudden debut on WWE’s NXT program.
Ricky Starks marched into the crowd, clutching a microphone, causing WWE NXT supporters to explode in applause. Seizing the limelight, he assertively proclaimed his status as an essential talent for the company. Unmistakably, Starks conveyed his intention to stir things up within the black and gold brand.
In a stunning turn of events, his initial appearance stirred up ripples across the wrestling community and even drew notice from The Undertaker. During an interview on Busted Open Radio, The Undertaker reminisced about encountering Starks at a gym where he previously worked out.
We obtained real-time responses from both @undertaker and @bullyray5150 when they spotted @starkmanjones appearing on #WWENXT! Keep an eye out for the full interview on the #bustedopen247 Podcast!
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) February 12, 2025
The individual shared that they train at a gym where a young man named Ricky Starks frequently works out. Ricky is quiet and very respectful, often offering help when needed during their training sessions. Eventually, they had a conversation and discovered that Ricky was trying to break into the wrestling business. During a Royal Rumble event, Michelle McCool was a surprise guest and asked Ricky to train with her in the ring. The speaker has seen Ricky on various occasions and always found their interactions pleasant. They consider Ricky an outstanding young man, showing great respect and kindness.
Back then, I couldn’t help but marvel at how Ricky Starks played a pivotal role in preparing my wife, the incredible Michelle McCool, for her shocking entrance during a Royal Rumble match a few years back.
The Undertaker reacts to Ricky Starks joining WWE NXT
During the same chat, The Undertaker spoke about Ricky Starks’ unexpected appearance in the recent episode of WWE NXT. He confessed that Starks’ entrance caught him off guard, as it had been a while since they last crossed paths.
He mentioned, “Indeed, Stark’s appearance in WWE took me by surprise. It had been over a year since I last saw him, possibly even a year and a half. And then, out of nowhere, there he was! That’s how we crossed paths. We met at a gym while I was preparing for my match with Shane (McMahon) at WrestleMania.
Right time, right guy.
— Ricky Starks (@starkmanjones) February 12, 2025
Previously, Starks has discussed his bond with The Deadman. It was during the year 2016 that he encountered The Undertaker prior to Shane McMahon’s match at WrestleMania 32. Later on in 2018, while The Undertaker was preparing for his comeback against John Cena at WrestleMania 34, Starks underwent training with him.
Besides The Undertaker, various WWE superstars like CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and Shawn Michaels have voiced their opinions about Ricky Starks’s entrance into the WWE as well.
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