Ricochet signs with AEW, debuts in All In gauntlet match
Nearly three months after finishing up with WWE, Ricochet has arrived in his new pro wrestling home.
Ricochet made his AEW debut at All In on Sunday, appearing as one of the entrants in the Casino gauntlet match. Tony Khan tweeted out an All Elite graphic welcoming Ricochet to AEW and confirming that he’s signed with the promotion.
Upon entering the gauntlet, Ricochet immediately showed off his athleticism. He took out a group of wrestlers with a Shooting Star Press to the floor.
Another spot saw Ricochet lay out Christian Cage with a dive. But — with help from Killswitch — Christian went on to win the gauntlet by pinning Kyle O’Reilly. Christian now receives an AEW World Championship shot whenever he wants it.
AEW has been the expected destination for Ricochet ever since he informed WWE earlier this summer that he would be leaving the company when his contract expired. The deal he’s signed with AEW is believed to be a multi-year one.
Joining AEW gives Ricochet a chance to renew his in-ring rivalry with new International Champion Will Ospreay at some point. In an interview with TalkSport ahead of All In, Ospreay called on Ricochet to find the fire within himself again and show everyone how good he truly is in the ring.
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