Ricky Starks

Ricky Starks

Personal Information

Full Name Richard Andrew Starks
Date of Birth February 21, 1990
Nationality American
Birth Place New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height 6ft 0in
Weight 194 lb (88 kg)
Theme Song "It's Live"
Debut August 7, 2012
Nickname Stroke Daddy

Ricky Starks News

Ricky Starks shares a two-word message after AEW tries to cover up embarrassing Collision botch
Ricky Starks shares a two-word message after AEW tries to cover up embarrassing Collision botch
After Jade Cargill, could Triple H deal another blow to AEW by bringing in major star? Looking at the chances
After Jade Cargill, could Triple H deal another blow to AEW by bringing in major star? Looking at the chances
Bryan Danielson set to face promising AEW star in Texas Death Match next week on Collision
Bryan Danielson set to face promising AEW star in Texas Death Match next week on Collision
Former WWE Champion surprisingly suffers first loss since AEW return
Former WWE Champion surprisingly suffers first loss since AEW return
"He'll help Cody beat Roman at Mania 40," "Rock 2.0" - Fans lose it as WWE is reportedly interested in signing another top AEW star
"He'll help Cody beat Roman at Mania 40," "Rock 2.0" - Fans lose it as WWE is reportedly interested in signing another top AEW star

Ricky Starks: A Brief Biography

Richard Starks is an American professional wrestler signed with AEW. He is a former FTW World Champion. He is best known as Ricky Starks for his work with NWA and AEW.


  1. Professional Wrestling Career
  2. Championships and Accomplishments


Professional Wrestling Career


Early Years (2013-2018)


Starks began wrestling in 2013. During his early years, Starks made several appearances for WWE as an enhancement of talent and jobber on RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Apart from his WWE appearances, Starks wrestled for Anarchy Championship Wrestling and Inspire Pro Wrestling.


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NWA (2018-2020)


In late 2018, Starks made his NWA debut and lost. In 2019, he made his return and defeated Trevor Murdoch. After a few months, At the Hard Times event, Starks became the new NWA Television Champion. A few weeks later, he lost the title to Zicky Dice.


Starks after his debut


AEW (2020-Present)


In June, he faced Cody Rhodes during the TNT open challenge and lost. After the match, Starks was announced as part of the roster and signed with the company. In July, Starks began teaming up with Brian Cage to face Darby Allin and Jon Moxley. He officially joined Team Taz with Cage. In November, Powerhouse Hobbs joined the stable.


At Winter is Coming, Starks and Hobbs lost to Allin and Rhodes. At Revolution, Brian Cage and Ricky Starks lost to Sting and Darby Allin. At Double or Nothing, he interfered in a match between Brian Cage and Adam Page. At Fyter Fest, he defeated Brian Cage to win the FTW World Championship. After feuding with Brian Cage, the stable feuded with Dante Martin and Lio Rush.


In 2022, Starks began feuding with Keith Lee. At Revolution, Starks entered the Face of the Revolution ladder match and lost. Starks went on to feud against Keith Lee and his partner Shane Strickland alongside Powerhouse Hobbs. The duo competed in a three-way match for AEW World Tag Team Championship which Starks and Hobbs lost.


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At Fight For The Fallen on July 27, 2022, Ricky Starks lost his FTW World Championship to Hook bringing an end to the record 378 days title reign.


Championships and Accomplishments


ChampionshipNumber of Times
FTW Championship1
ACW Hardcore Championship1
ACW Televised Championship1
IWR Revolutionary Championship1
NWA World Television Championship1
XCW Heavyweight Championship1
VIP Tag Team Championships1