"Absolute" Ricky Starks may be off GCW events, but AEW has seemingly greenlit him to face a current TNA star for House of Glory.

AEW star Ricky Starks has been absent from TV appearances for months, sparking speculation among fans about his potential departure from the promotion. He appeared on AEW television since March 2024.

Just days after Ricky Starks made a surprise appearance for GCW, he has now been pulled from all future bookings for the company by AEW. Sean Ross Sapp of Figh

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Currently, Starks is still signed to an AEW contract, and outside of GCW, none of his other appearances have been publicly cancelled, such as his involvement with HOG's Watch the Throne event in Chicago next January.

The revolution hasn't been televised since March, at least not in AEW, and Ricky Starks has about as many answers as the rest of us do. Starks has made just a

Matt Cardona has a new opponent for GCW’s “Highest In The Room 3” event. Ricky Starks made an appearance at GCW Dream On last weekend, and a match against Matt Cardona was announced a short time later.

Ricky Starks cut a ruckus promo at GCW Dream On accusing AEW of "freezing out" his wrestling career.

Per Fightful Select, AEW made the decision on 26 November to pull Starks from any further appearances for GCW. Ricky was due to wrestle for GCW on 12 December, 28 December, and 19 January, with GCW taking to X to confirm the Stroke Daddy will no longer be appearing for the company.

AEW star Ricky Starks hasn't appeared onscreen since March, and a new report has emerged claiming to offer details on his current status with the company.