Ricochet
Some wrestlers may never fit into a larger-than-life character mould. Ricochet struggled to be the superhero WWE wanted him to be. Exposed on the microphone, many fans knew this would be a problem. Initially, joining AEW exposed that even in-ring, Ricochet’s once innovative work was now the norm. It was AEW’s house style. Being a good wrestler wasn’t enough. Like many former WWE wrestlers, there was an adjustment period.
By leaning into his cringe-inducing social media banter and transforming himself into a self-deluded coward, Ricochet has proved critics wrong. Ricochet has become comfortable embodying a character who can talk himself into trouble. The robe fits. A joy to watch, not just for his athleticism, but for what Ricochet does in the space between moves. Although his social media antics see some fans yet again confuse reality and kayfabe, it’s Ricochet who’s gotten the last laugh. Aha!
