Ricochet Critiques WWE Amid AEW Match Controversy
Ricochet takes a shot at WWE following heavy backlash against AEW match

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Former WWE star Ricochet, now with AEW, criticized WWE's match predictability following backlash against an AEW match. He defended AEW's style against WWE legend Booker T's comments on excessive finishers, claiming WWE's approach lacks suspense and tarnished his legacy during his tenure there.
- 01Ricochet joined AEW in 2024 and leads the faction Demand, which includes Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona.
- 02Booker T criticized modern wrestling for excessive finisher usage, prompting Ricochet's response on X.
- 03Ricochet labeled WWE's matches as predictable, arguing AEW's style creates more suspense.
- 04He stated that his time in WWE from 2018 to 2024 tarnished his wrestling legacy.
- 05Ricochet aspires to become the AEW World Champion in the future.
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Ricochet, a former WWE star who joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2024, has recently criticized his previous employer amid backlash regarding an AEW match. During a discussion on the Hall of Fame podcast, WWE legend Booker T expressed discontent with modern wrestlers frequently using finishers, referencing a match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi at Clash in Italy. Ricochet, now leading the faction Demand in AEW, disagreed with Booker T's sentiment, arguing that WWE matches are predictable and lack suspense. He emphasized that in WWE, fans often wait for a single move to conclude the match, while AEW's approach keeps audiences engaged throughout. Earlier this year, Ricochet remarked on the Mark Hoke Show that his time on WWE's main roster had tarnished his legacy, stating that he felt he had returned to his roots with AEW. As he continues his journey in AEW, he hopes to eventually capture the AEW World Championship, signaling his ambition for future success in the promotion.
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