Ricky Starks made his highly anticipated WWE debut on Tuesday night’s episode of NXT.
The former AEW TNT Champion cut a promo to announce his arrival, although WWE didn’t officially recognize his name.
Starks’ debut was a last-minute call since he wasn’t free from his AEW contract until about 24 hours earlier.
Meanwhile, Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling has announced that Starks has been removed from their event this coming Saturday.
Starks was scheduled to battle Aaron Solo in a singles match at the show.
Notably, the TCW event is scheduled for the same day as NXT: Vengeance Day 2025.
TCW wrote, “Due to circumstances beyond our control, Ricky Starks will not be in attendance on Saturday, February 15th at the Tannery Row Ale House. However, you can still expect the same incredible evening of Georgia’s premier star studded, action packed, family friendly, independent professional wrestling that TCW Live has to offer! We will see you at the matches!”
🚨Important announcement🚨
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Ricky Starks will not be in attendance on Saturday, February 15th at the Tannery Row Ale House. However, you can still expect the same incredible evening of Georgia’s premier star studded, action packed, family… pic.twitter.com/LyQXDQ2gkh
— Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling (@Turnbuckle_CW) February 12, 2025
