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Ricochet Calls WWE Stint 'Watered Down'
4 Feb
Summary
- Ricochet felt his WWE run was a different, watered-down version of himself.
- He views his main roster WWE time as a career blip, like Thanos' snap.
- Ricochet is now the inaugural AEW National Champion, holding gold in AEW.
Ricochet, a prominent figure in professional wrestling, has openly reflected on his career, distinguishing his impactful stints in promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Lucha Underground from his time in WWE. He has articulated that his WWE main roster period felt like a "watered down, different universe version" of himself, even comparing it to a significant career setback akin to Thanos' snap in the Marvel universe.
Despite his critical view of his wrestling career during that WWE phase, Ricochet acknowledges the positive personal experiences, including forming friendships and meeting his wife. Since joining All Elite Wrestling in the summer of 2024, Ricochet has experienced a resurgence, challenging for major titles and achieving championship success.
His AEW tenure has seen him become the inaugural AEW National Champion, a title he has defended across ROH, independent circuits, AEW, and CMLL. This period also included a significant return to New Japan, culminating in a headline match for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at the AEW and NJPW Wrestle Dynasty event in the Tokyo Dome.
