Folks, get ready for lift-off because the high-flying phenomenon known as Ricochet has officially landed in AEW, and he’s already making waves faster than a tweet from yours truly! After months of will-he-won’t-he speculation following the expiration of his WWE contract, Ricochet made his jaw-dropping debut in the Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In, proving that the “One and Only” can indeed be out of this world. And trust me, when Tony Khan breaks the news on Twitter mid-match, you know it’s a big deal—almost as big as, well, anything I’ve ever done.
Now, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane, shall we? Ricochet’s WWE days came to a screeching halt back in June after a backstage beatdown at the hands of Bron Breakker on an episode of WWE Raw. It was the kind of destruction that makes you think, “Is this guy going to need a new career?” He left in an ambulance, folks, and that was the last we saw of him in WWE, despite a six-year run that included NXT North American, WWE United States, and Intercontinental Championship reigns. But as soon as the stretcher was wheeled out, the rumor mill kicked into high gear, with whispers of Ricochet making his way to AEW. And guess what? The rumors were right—confirmed by the ever-reliable Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select just this week.
Ricochet’s debut was nothing short of cinematic. As “Hangman” Adam Page was busy dealing with the always delightful Karen Jarrett (who was probably screaming louder than a pundit on cable news), unfamiliar music hit, and a giant “R” lit up the entrance screen. The crowd, already buzzing with anticipation, got what they were hoping for as Ricochet, donning a hooded jacket, made his grand entrance. Gone was the “One and Only” moniker from his WWE days, replaced with the new catchphrase “Outta This World.” And folks, he didn’t just show up—he showed out.
Ricochet treated the fans to a dazzling display of his signature moves, starting with a 619 through the turnbuckles that Rey Mysterio himself would’ve nodded at in approval. He followed up with a top rope clothesline and a backflip plancha that wiped out half the roster outside the ring, reminding everyone why he’s one of the most electrifying performers in the business today. Even though Christian Cage ultimately took home the win (with a little help from Killswitch), Ricochet’s AEW debut was a show-stealer—a high-flying entrance into the big leagues of All Elite Wrestling.