Booker T’s Take on Ricochet’s AEW Move: A Perfect Fit

One big thing: WWE Hall of Famer Booker T believes Ricochet’s move to AEW is a better fit for the high-flying superstar.

On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T shared his thoughts on Ricochet’s recent AEW debut at All In London:

• “I’m glad to see Ricochet have a soft landing. The kid can work man. He’s definitely an extraordinary talent, definitely a next level talent.”
• I just feel like he fits a whole lot better in the AEW system better than the WWE system.

Why it matters

Ricochet’s move to AEW could potentially unleash his full potential as a performer, given AEW’s reputation for allowing wrestlers more creative freedom in the ring.

By the numbers

• Ricochet spent 5 years with WWE before his contract expired in June 2023.
• He made his AEW debut on August 25, 2023, at All In London.

Booker T’s perspective

The WWE Hall of Famer believes Ricochet’s move to AEW will allow him to:

• Have more outrageous matches
• “Let it hang out” in the ring
• Showcase an “unlimited amount of stuff” that wasn’t possible before

The bottom line

Booker T sees Ricochet’s AEW move as a positive step for the wrestler’s career, offering him the opportunity to showcase his talents more freely while still earning a good paycheck.

What do you think about Ricochet’s move to AEW? Do you agree with Booker T’s assessment? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!