Filed under:
Last week’s (Aug. 5) episode of AEW Collision saw CM Punk retain the Real World Championship over Ricky Starks.
The legendary Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat was on hand as a special outside enforcer for that match. He played a key role in the finish, preventing Starks from cheating and then counting the fall for Punk. Starks was a sore loser after the match and whipped the hell out of the 70-year-old Steamboat with his own belt before being chased off by Punk.
Tonight’s episode of Collision opened with Tony Schiavone in the ring, informing us that Starks has been suspended from wrestling in AEW for 30 days as a result of his disgusting behavior. Starks was still in the building for an in-ring interview, though, where he made it clear that he now has a manager’s license.
This was a fire promo from Starks, who said Steamboat’s blood is on Punk’s hands for bringing him into a dangerous situation. Starting next week, Starks is going to set the whole damn company on fire, and a war is coming:
What do you think Ricky Starks is specifically planning to do to back up these bold words, Cagesiders?
Originally posted at: Read More
Filed under:
Last week’s episode of AEW Collision delivered an intense showdown between CM Punk and Ricky Starks for the Real World Championship. In a match filled with drama and controversy, CM Punk managed to retain his title.
Adding to the excitement, the legendary Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat made a surprise appearance as a special outside enforcer. Steamboat played a crucial role in the outcome of the match, preventing Starks from resorting to underhanded tactics and ultimately counting the fall for Punk.
However, the aftermath of the match took a dark turn. Ricky Starks, unable to accept defeat gracefully, resorted to a despicable act of violence. He brutally whipped the 70-year-old Steamboat with his own belt, showcasing a complete lack of respect for a wrestling icon.
AEW wasted no time in addressing Starks’ behavior. On the latest episode of Collision, Tony Schiavone announced that Starks has been suspended from wrestling in AEW for a period of 30 days as a consequence of his actions. Despite the suspension, Starks was present for