WWE star Ricky Saints (formerly known as Ricky Starks) recently explained why he wasn't afraid to ask for his release from AEW.

The former Ricky Starks first appeared on WWE NXT on February 11. Notably, WWE commentary and Ricky himself avoided saying his name. This practice continued for the next week, and throughout the February 18 episode of NXT,

Starks will become an official member of the NXT roster as he signs his WWE contract. Shortly after his departure from AEW was confirmed, he arrived on NXT last Tuesday. WWE has still not officially said Starks’ name — and we should find out tonight whether he’s getting a name change or keeping his identity.

WWE's newest Superstar, Ricky Saints, discusses his AEW departure and what might have been the motives for his release becoming quite personal.

When former AEW wrestler Ricky Starks made his unexpected WWE debut Tuesday, the wrestling world immediately began to buzz about his potential impact. WWE legen

Shortly after it was revealed that multiple AEW wrestlers were leaving the company, Ricky Starks made his shocking debut on WWE NXT entering through the crowd.

Ricky Starks debuted in NXT on Tuesday but no one has mentioned his name. That has some fans worried WWE is considering a name change for the newly-signed Superstar.

WWE looks to trademark Ricky Saints. One week after his stunning (and then nameless) debut on WWE NXT, Ricky Starks revealed his new name as Ricky Saints, the latter part of which is a nod to his hometown of New Orleans.

WWE has filed a new trademark for former AEW star Ricky Starks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Ricky Starks has become one of the more popular names in the wrestling world after parting ways with AEW and quickly making the jump over to the WWE's NXT brand. It was during thi

You can make the case Starks — renamed Ricky Saints in NXT — is the first AEW talent WWE has brought in that AEW fans were wanting to see more of, someone who had not come close to hitting their ceiling.