Why do we keep calling people "The new" or "The next" (insert name of big star) when we should be focusing on calling them the first and only (insert name of the wrestler we're talking about)?
Cause history is always there to make comparisons to. Can't expect everyone to right out the gate be there own person when you have memory of those before him and can go "wow he reminds of" or "he could be like" that's always going to be a thing and the individual can't be seen as the first or only til they can surpass the comparison with their own skill and talent
@@kingxd3ath I see what you are getting at but I dont necessarily agree. People are only allowed to be what they are booked to. Many, like Starks havent been booked well in quite a while so, ehhhh.
Reminds me of the Video Promo for Jericho Vs. Michaels at WrestleMania XIX, where Jericho stated he gave up on becoming "the next Shawn Michaels" and focused on becoming "the first Chris Jericho".
Eh, tbh I think Otis got 1000x more fun to watch post-mcmahon era. No, he should not have beaten Gunther, but if he gets the gold in the near future I would be happy for him. Plus, it'd add another layer to the Gable story.
@@evanandrewlofi Otis is not IC title material, that would be Vince´s type booking for a laugh and a cheap pop, thank God Triple H doesn´t do things like that. The only gold that makes sense for a character like Otis is tag team.
@@Ruben-so7pu okay but Otis's character has a serious side to it. If he wanted to, he could pull off a short run and tell a great story with Chad, where Chad ultimately takes it from him in the end. I don't see a problem with this.
He’s a gimmick but can he go? Can he be taken seriously? Or is he just a catchy tune? I’ve been seeing this guys name literally everywhere and I don’t really see it, too cheesy for me.
Ricky comes out gets introduced by Cody. Turns on Cody that night. Instant heat. Dustin’s contract is up. Might possibly include him. The Rock and Ricky. Dressed the same vs the Rhodes brothers at Royal Rumble
Man, I can see him vs LA Knight, charisma through the roof. Starks vs Hayes, same thing. There are some real big possibilities if and when he gets to WWE
I hope if he did debut it wouldnt be a suprise. I wish they would go back to the vignettes like they did with Carlito and Kofi. Just keep playing a video of Ricky like he's in a cologne commercial. 😂
AEW do this a lot, sign great talent and then leave them on the shelf whilst we get more annoying guys on screen. Starks is amazing, he shined bright in NWA. I get why he signed for AEW, who wouldn't have back then, when it was really hot and still sensible. Ricky needs to go to WWE. To see him mixing it with the bloodline, Punk, Cody, Owens, Zayn, Styles Orton etc. That's the perfect apprenticeship for a guy like him. WWE are getting a tad age heavy, so he would do well being like a modern Jericho and getting some experience with them so he can lead the next generation. Amazing talent, bizarre that AEW are wasting his time there.
Ricky Stark should, at this point, be considered an honorary pillar of AEW. Even though he didn't start at the top of the card like Page, the Bucks and Omega, he has absolutely earned his way up, and will definitely be on their level one day.
Wow! There is a lot of hate on Ricky. Have you guys watched him on the mic and in the ring? He's gold on the mic and can go with anyone. My personal opinion is that he'd excell in WWE especially as a calculating heel.
The reason there not doing anything for Ricky starks in aew is because Tony knows he wants to go to wwe he wants to be at wwe competing at wrestle manias he’s even said multiple times he wants to go to wwe and he’d do better there and they’d probably offer him more money in wwe
Starks is so talented and would be a huge win for wwe! It’s so strange why he’d been blackballed?!? Weird, something must of happened backstage that we’ve not heard about yet! He’s too good just to waste away not working 😢
That's a pretty sad title, considering it means Cody Rhodes is already sunsetting in the place he jumped ship too, and there is NO way Starks would just magically get a rocket, they depend on Cody and Punk, because there tunnel visioned fanbase doesn't know anyone else that exists outside their little bubble
I dont know, Ricky acted funny during that tag match with big bill to where he acted hurt and rolled out, then he was off tv from there, which made him available to travel and go to wrestlemania to see his buddy cody win. It seemed fishy
He is in his thirties is he not? Two things-one, Cody was a known name to wrestling fans for years before he even went to AEW. Anyone who had followed WWE late 2000s to early 2010s knew about him. Starks is unknown. Two, Cody was in a top spot in AEW. Starks has had stop start pushes.
I think that WWE hasn’t landed anybody who was AEW grown and then fed up with them since their ‘war’ has started. Cody and Punk felt like coming back home. Page and Starks feel like something else. I’m excited.
Why does WWE seem so committed in screwing over Cody Rhodes and making him as ineffectual as possible? I swear if Roman Reigns comes back at SummerSlam and rescues Cody, I'm done. What a horrible bit of story telling.
@@Elvis-m3i that was one of the worst promos ever in history. He forgot that Owen Hart died at over the edge ppv, yet he was the one picked to win the Owen hart tournament. Like come on dude. He dressed up as some disco Rock lookalike in normal clothes.
@@ReachTeach too worried about looks instead of appreciating talent in the ring. WWE will make him a big star but he needs development first and a story to go with it. Can’t have him clueless. Might as well stay in AEW. And he needs to bulk up just a bit more.
I love you Simon, but come on, buddy… ! Ricky Starks is great and all, but he’ll be lucky if he lasts even 6 months on the WWE main roster after a stint in NXT🙄
Starks is good on the mic and in the ring, but he just seems… I don’t know, lacking, somehow. I’m not sure if it’s his size or what, but he’s never felt like that big of a deal to me. He gets a push, but then it just sort of “meh.” Maybe that’s creative’s fault or maybe it’s him, but I feel like in wwe he’s a mid card, at best. He’s like a slightly smaller Miz. If he ever won a title, I think it would be as a cowardly heel that constantly runs and/or cheats.
With all due respect, this is one of your worst takes. It doesnt sound like hes really being given a choice so yeah I expect him to jump if he can. I vastly think you overestimate how much WWE want Starks and he very well may be a new EC3 and wind up on TNA, which isnt the worst thing in the world. TK not booking Starks comes down to him just wanting to gobble up everyone so they wouldnt go to WWE. Kahn has no doesnt really have any idea what he was going to do with Starks from the beginning. Its the same reason Vince gobbled up ppl pre-panini, but no one cares when TK does the same thing. All these folk are going to get released or their contract is going to end and they are going to go wherever they want.
The dude changed a finish and showed up at the competition. He's straight up acting out of pocket. Of course, he's going to get punished. He's probably salty about it, but it's obviously his fault.
I don't like Cody Rhodes. I don't like his look, I dont like the way he talks, I think he borrows too many moves (my opinions). All that being said; I absolutely believe the Rhodes family is the most important family in pro-wrestling. not the biggest, not the most popular... but the ones that did the most pulling during the hardest times.
Exactly i don't know why these fanboys do not see the downfall of Aew if that company get close down too soon i swear these fans will go back to watching wwe.
The sad thing is,Jerico learning tree takes up tv time it's utter shit,Put a match on instead of him waving and talking loud and not elevating any wrestlers.
Why do we keep calling people "The new" or "The next" (insert name of big star) when we should be focusing on calling them the first and only (insert name of the wrestler we're talking about)?
Cause history is always there to make comparisons to. Can't expect everyone to right out the gate be there own person when you have memory of those before him and can go "wow he reminds of" or "he could be like" that's always going to be a thing and the individual can't be seen as the first or only til they can surpass the comparison with their own skill and talent
@@kingxd3athgood point but his point was also good this is the first time eveeeeeeeeeer where I actually a good argument from both side lol
@@kingxd3ath I see what you are getting at but I dont necessarily agree. People are only allowed to be what they are booked to. Many, like Starks havent been booked well in quite a while so, ehhhh.
Because wrestling is a copycat buisiness
Reminds me of the Video Promo for Jericho Vs. Michaels at WrestleMania XIX, where Jericho stated he gave up on becoming "the next Shawn Michaels" and focused on becoming "the first Chris Jericho".
Ricky Starks vs LA Knight could be lots of fun.
Way overboard lads but Ricky is talented.
we don't need a new Cody...? We have the OG now and he is great. They just need to find a way to sign Joe Hendry.... lol
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As a Scotsman he’s the cringiest person in the world and he will be kicked about Scotland for acting like that
Honestly it should be mjf not starks
Starks is good but he ain’t mjf
@@dannyking4138who cares. North & South America love him. You're just jealous, you're a Scottish nobody
This is the same guy that wanted to put the IC title on Otis after all the hard work WWE put on with Gunther.
Eh, tbh I think Otis got 1000x more fun to watch post-mcmahon era. No, he should not have beaten Gunther, but if he gets the gold in the near future I would be happy for him. Plus, it'd add another layer to the Gable story.
@@evanandrewlofi Otis is not IC title material, that would be Vince´s type booking for a laugh and a cheap pop, thank God Triple H doesn´t do things like that. The only gold that makes sense for a character like Otis is tag team.
@@Ruben-so7puOtis could be a great IC Champion if he was booked right. He's a good wrestler when he's going at it seriously
@@Ruben-so7pu okay but Otis's character has a serious side to it. If he wanted to, he could pull off a short run and tell a great story with Chad, where Chad ultimately takes it from him in the end. I don't see a problem with this.
@@theamazingcj2748 you can do that feud without making the IC title a joke.
W.t.f. is Simon talking about today lol
Is this a real joke?
No
Y
He’s a gimmick but can he go? Can he be taken seriously? Or is he just a catchy tune? I’ve been seeing this guys name literally everywhere and I don’t really see it, too cheesy for me.
I just hope they can replicate the intro in his AEW theme
No lol if def rebel has to make the theme😭
I love Starks and hope he stays in AEW. If he does end up elsewhere, it will be interesting to see what develops out of it!
Ricky comes out gets introduced by Cody. Turns on Cody that night. Instant heat. Dustin’s contract is up. Might possibly include him. The Rock and Ricky. Dressed the same vs the Rhodes brothers at Royal Rumble
I also just smoked a lot so there’s that to consider as well
Sounds fun to fantasy book but that kills Ricky and locks him in as a knock off mini Rock for his tenure.
@@Prime1116 no I absolutely agree I prefaced that I just smoked so it was more of a match without a big storyline.
Man, I can see him vs LA Knight, charisma through the roof. Starks vs Hayes, same thing. There are some real big possibilities if and when he gets to WWE
You really brought up a meltzer rating?😅
I hope if he did debut it wouldnt be a suprise. I wish they would go back to the vignettes like they did with Carlito and Kofi. Just keep playing a video of Ricky like he's in a cologne commercial. 😂
Dude that's awesome
AEW do this a lot, sign great talent and then leave them on the shelf whilst we get more annoying guys on screen. Starks is amazing, he shined bright in NWA. I get why he signed for AEW, who wouldn't have back then, when it was really hot and still sensible.
Ricky needs to go to WWE. To see him mixing it with the bloodline, Punk, Cody, Owens, Zayn, Styles Orton etc. That's the perfect apprenticeship for a guy like him. WWE are getting a tad age heavy, so he would do well being like a modern Jericho and getting some experience with them so he can lead the next generation.
Amazing talent, bizarre that AEW are wasting his time there.
TK cannot book
Ricky has the ability to be a big name in WWE. He can do babyface and do heel and he has emotion. He was tailormade for WWE
I like Ricky, but I dont think he can reach those heights. I hope im wrong as I wish the best for everyone but I can't see it
I disagree. He’s ready for wwe training. Just like jade carghill. He’s more than ready.
Before Even watching it..i can say.. no way.,starks is overrated
Ricky Stark should, at this point, be considered an honorary pillar of AEW. Even though he didn't start at the top of the card like Page, the Bucks and Omega, he has absolutely earned his way up, and will definitely be on their level one day.
Wow! There is a lot of hate on Ricky. Have you guys watched him on the mic and in the ring? He's gold on the mic and can go with anyone. My personal opinion is that he'd excell in WWE especially as a calculating heel.
Incorrect, Simon! Vince would call it: "Dubbya Cee Dubbya Stink"...
The reason there not doing anything for Ricky starks in aew is because Tony knows he wants to go to wwe he wants to be at wwe competing at wrestle manias he’s even said multiple times he wants to go to wwe and he’d do better there and they’d probably offer him more money in wwe
Money down that he'll be straight in with 'The Family' in NXT. He does like a vest, and a hat.
I’m so ready to see Wardlow, Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs in WWE. They are such WWE guys.
I would love to get your thoughts on the Olympics
Wish Starks well in WWE
This guy has a flash of brilliance then fumbles the ball every time.
There’s only one Cody Rhodes, not many will get close to his star level.
Ricky starks will get a huge pop in Louisiana
Starks is so talented and would be a huge win for wwe! It’s so strange why he’d been blackballed?!? Weird, something must of happened backstage that we’ve not heard about yet! He’s too good just to waste away not working 😢
The fall off of what culture needs to be studied 😂
🤔umm🧐
The fall off of this comment needs to be studied
He is a wish Rock . Won’t make it out of NXT, only has some value due to his relationship with Cody.
I agree with everything u said 100%
That's a pretty sad title, considering it means Cody Rhodes is already sunsetting in the place he jumped ship too, and there is NO way Starks would just magically get a rocket, they depend on Cody and Punk, because there tunnel visioned fanbase doesn't know anyone else that exists outside their little bubble
Nr 17 ricky starks....nr 18....REPO MAN!!!
I dont know, Ricky acted funny during that tag match with big bill to where he acted hurt and rolled out, then he was off tv from there, which made him available to travel and go to wrestlemania to see his buddy cody win. It seemed fishy
He is in his thirties is he not? Two things-one, Cody was a known name to wrestling fans for years before he even went to AEW. Anyone who had followed WWE late 2000s to early 2010s knew about him. Starks is unknown. Two, Cody was in a top spot in AEW. Starks has had stop start pushes.
I'd have Cody turn heel and form a stable with Starks, Pillman Jr and Ethan Page
Pillman IS Lexis King.
@MrDamien1963 whoops, I meant Ethan Page
Would love to see him in WWE
I think Ricky stays in AEW. Once Danielson leaves. There's going to be a giant hole where he was. He needs to wrestle Wil or MJF next
Why doesn't AEW & WWE make a trade ?
I believe in Ricky 🤘
If that happens him and cm punk should continue their rivalry.
hot take: I like professional wrestling
I think that WWE hasn’t landed anybody who was AEW grown and then fed up with them since their ‘war’ has started. Cody and Punk felt like coming back home. Page and Starks feel like something else. I’m excited.
Page? Really?
I believe in Joe Hendry
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I must be the only one who doesn’t see it, he’s like a temu version of the rock might as well be called the rick
ricky starks should go to wwe
Ricky starks vs LA Knight
Why does WWE seem so committed in screwing over Cody Rhodes and making him as ineffectual as possible? I swear if Roman Reigns comes back at SummerSlam and rescues Cody, I'm done. What a horrible bit of story telling.
To me it doesn't matter where Starks ends up. He is a great talent and will thrive.
I thought he was going to Repo Man at 17!
I believe in Joe Hendry!!
He doesn't have his own identity as a wrestler yet
Yes he does. He’s from Louisiana. And he is quick on the mic. Just look how he did edge on a promo.
@@Elvis-m3i that was one of the worst promos ever in history. He forgot that Owen Hart died at over the edge ppv, yet he was the one picked to win the Owen hart tournament. Like come on dude. He dressed up as some disco Rock lookalike in normal clothes.
@@ReachTeach too worried about looks instead of appreciating talent in the ring. WWE will make him a big star but he needs development first and a story to go with it. Can’t have him clueless. Might as well stay in AEW.
And he needs to bulk up just a bit more.
@@Elvis-m3i I agree
Ask Big Bill, WWE isn't for everyone
I'll give you hugs to Simon 🤗😂
And no to Ricky
Truly wild
NXT has only been a cool again because of TNA. Before that it was black and gold
Ricky Starks, Colten Gunn, Austin Gunn, Pentagon Jr, MJF, Daniel Garcia & Joe Hendry are all destined to become WWE SUPERSTARS
Exactly man and Aew will be the next WCW wow history repeats itself🙄
Don't forget wardlow and will hobbs too they be monster of this new generation.
I love you Simon, but come on, buddy… ! Ricky Starks is great and all, but he’ll be lucky if he lasts even 6 months on the WWE main roster after a stint in NXT🙄
Starks is good on the mic and in the ring, but he just seems… I don’t know, lacking, somehow. I’m not sure if it’s his size or what, but he’s never felt like that big of a deal to me. He gets a push, but then it just sort of “meh.” Maybe that’s creative’s fault or maybe it’s him, but I feel like in wwe he’s a mid card, at best. He’s like a slightly smaller Miz. If he ever won a title, I think it would be as a cowardly heel that constantly runs and/or cheats.
If Starks goes, he will be on nxt. He is not a star. At all. He could be, I guess. But he’s not a bigger guy than Egon or even Hendry.
Who?
He is a tiny man. It will be even more obvious in WWE.
With all due respect, this is one of your worst takes. It doesnt sound like hes really being given a choice so yeah I expect him to jump if he can. I vastly think you overestimate how much WWE want Starks and he very well may be a new EC3 and wind up on TNA, which isnt the worst thing in the world.
TK not booking Starks comes down to him just wanting to gobble up everyone so they wouldnt go to WWE. Kahn has no doesnt really have any idea what he was going to do with Starks from the beginning. Its the same reason Vince gobbled up ppl pre-panini, but no one cares when TK does the same thing. All these folk are going to get released or their contract is going to end and they are going to go wherever they want.
why do we need a new cody? huh.....
The dude changed a finish and showed up at the competition. He's straight up acting out of pocket. Of course, he's going to get punished. He's probably salty about it, but it's obviously his fault.
Starks is good but he ain’t mjf
Ricky Starks is just an Austin Theory ripoff ngl 😅
And Ethan page a rip of miz through his wrestling and promo style
Ricky starkz v LA knight is bond to happen
Not this dwarf please
The dude is a wanna be rock
The American Nightmare (🇺🇸)🏆vs Wyatt 6 (🎃), when? I think Cody is scared!
Lmao
Chill 🤣🤣🤣🤣
LA Knight is a better The Rock rip-off, and he's already reached his ceiling in WWE. I can't expect Starks to do any better.
too much like the rock..... next
I don't like Cody Rhodes. I don't like his look, I dont like the way he talks, I think he borrows too many moves (my opinions). All that being said; I absolutely believe the Rhodes family is the most important family in pro-wrestling. not the biggest, not the most popular... but the ones that did the most pulling during the hardest times.
Starks will just get lost in the mix in WWE. Mid tier at best
AEW sucks. What else do you have to know?!
Exactly i don't know why these fanboys do not see the downfall of Aew if that company get close down too soon i swear these fans will go back to watching wwe.
The sad thing is,Jerico learning tree takes up tv time it's utter shit,Put a match on instead of him waving and talking loud and not elevating any wrestlers.
"The American Nightwear"? 🤣🤣🩲🩲