Ricochet is a man on a mission in both AEW and NJPW.
One of the few who chose to not re-sign with WWE in 2024, the former Intercontinental and United States Champion looks to show the world what he can do without the restrictions in place at his former company. Already impressing the fans with matches against Will Ospreay and International Champion Konosuke Takeshita, fans were quickly reminded why Ricochet is one of the most exciting performers in wrestling today.
Although the high-flyer has put on the match of the night numerous times and has won plenty of mid-card championships, he has never won the top prize in the promotion. While speaking with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, the AEW star is looking to finally prove that he can be the face of the company:
“I’m going to show everyone that I’m the man. I’m going to prove I can carry a company. It’s time to show everyone why I’m here.”
Continuing, the AEW star stated that although being the top champion is the one accolade that still alludes him, that was not why he wanted to be a professional wrestler originally. However, years later, things have changed:
“I was talking with my wife about this, and I said there was this one hurdle in my career I need to jump, and that is being the top dog. Becoming the best, that’s not why I started wrestling. I was a 14-year-old kid, and wrestling kept me off the streets. It was fun, it allowed me to travel, and I fell in love with it. That was always my goal, but it’s different now. I believe I’m one of the best, and I’m going to show it here.”
Ricochet Has A Unique Opportunity In January
While it remains unknown when Ricochet will receive an opportunity at the AEW World Championship, the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship could be within reach. After blindsiding Zack Sabre Jr. earlier in the year, a match between Sabre Jr. and Ricochet was made official for Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th 2025. If the AEW wins the IWGP Title, he would have truly reached that next level:
“I’m super pumped for the future and what’s to come. So much is possible. It’s a new beginning. There is no guarantee it will work. But for the past 21 years, it’s worked out pretty well everywhere I’ve worked. This is my chance to get to the next level.”
In a previous interview, Ricochet admitted he blamed himself for how his WWE run ended.
