Ricky Starks Set To Face Former AEW Star Amid Absence

Published: Nov 30, 2024 by Connel Rumsey | Last Updated: Nov 30, 2024 by Connel Rumsey

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Ricky Starks Set To Face Former AEW Star Amid Absence

AEW star Ricky Starks is set to face off against a former AEW star in an upcoming match amid his ongoing absence from television.

Ricky Starks has not appeared on AEW television since April, where he and Big Bill lost to Top Flight in the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

It was recently reported that AEW had extended Starks’ contract for an additional year, with it now set to expire in the Spring of 2025.

In the meantime, Starks has been announced for a number of independent dates, including an appearance at House of Glory in January.

Today, it was announced that Starks will face off against a former AEW star on the show, that being current House of Glory World Champion Mike Santana in a championship match

They tweeted:

C H I C A G O

In an absolute blockbuster main event, HOG World Heavyweight Champion @Santana_Proud will defend his title against the debuting “Absolute” @starkmanjones, Friday, January 17th in Chicago!!!

Starks recently spoke about being spotted backstage at the WWE Royal Rumble in 2023, which you can see here.

🔥 C H I C A G O 🔥

In an absolute blockbuster main event, HOG World Heavyweight Champion @Santana_Proud will defend his title against the debuting “Absolute” @starkmanjones ,
Friday, January 17th in Chicago!!!

Tickets Available⬇️ #TrillerTV+https://t.co/3iSBudI7Db pic.twitter.com/8I1hA5E2RA

— House Of Glory Wrestling (@HOGwrestling) November 29, 2024