Ricochet is weighing in on the AEW vs. WWE debateand hes not pulling any punches.
On May 31, the former WWE star took to Twitter to react to Will Ospreays strong stance on released WWE talent not being guaranteed a spot in All Elite Wrestling. Ospreay, speaking on The JJRBTS Podcast, made it clear he doesnt believe AEW should serve as a safety net for former WWE wrestlers who get cut, unless theyve proven themselves elsewhere first.
Ricochet saw the clip circulating online and gave his brutally honest take by quote tweeting the post and writing: Hes ugly as hell, but hes not wrong.
Ospreays full comments were a message to those who think AEW is a free fallback plan. He praised talent like Speedball Mike Bailey who earned their way through the grind, rather than those who expect a contract after a WWE release.
He continued, saying that while he feels for the released stars, AEWs bar is too high for people to just walk in without earning it.
Ospreay emphasized that AEW wants talent who go out and show their worth elsewhere first.
Ricochets tweet is particularly interesting considering rumors continue to swirl about his future in pro wrestling following his WWE exit. The jab at Ospreays looks was lighthearted, but the agreement with his stance may be telling. Ricochet knows firsthand what it takes to thrive on the independent scene, having built a reputation long before stepping into a WWE ring.
Whether Ricochet ends up in AEW or elsewhere remains to be seen, but one thing is clearhes not expecting a handout, and he respects the bar that Ospreay is setting.
Do you agree with Will Ospreay and Ricochet? Should released WWE talent prove themselves again before joining AEW? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
