Last week, wrestling legend Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat made a highly anticipated return to AEW, sparking a wave of nostalgia among the organization's passionate fan base.
Last week, wrestling legend Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat made a highly anticipated return to AEW, sparking a wave of nostalgia among the organization’s passionate fan base.
In the main event of Collision, the “Real” World Championship match featured CM Punk and Ricky Starks. In a special role, the retired wrestler took on the position of a guest enforcer.
This distraction allowed the Straight Edge Superstar to secure a roll-up victory. As a result, Ricky Starks took out his frustration on Steamboat, assaulting him with
During a podcast, Jim Cornette expressed uncertainty about whether the business would reintroduce Steamboat in the future. In the final moments of the match, Ricky Steamboat prevented The Absolute from pinning his opponent by grabbing onto the ropes for leverage.
“Well, I don’t know to be honest, because I mean it served a purpose in that [CM Punk] gets a win back over [Ricky Starks] but settles nothing, and it didn’t diminish Starks. They were in the Carolinas. Steamboat works there for the live audience. I don’t know if you want to bring him back and program him.”
The wrestling manager added:
“You know, unless there’s, I mean, another interview appearance or something else where, you know, Starks might get involved with him or whatever, but I don’t think it’s gonna be an ongoing situation. I don’t think it’s called for again, but if they have an idea in mind, you know, I wouldn’t be opposed to it, but I don’t think it’s going to go on long term.” (12:00 onwards)
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