Ricochet on His AEW Journey, Character Development, and Future Matches

Early Wrestling Journey and Influences

• 💡 Ricochet began wrestling with no specific goals, driven by a love for the craft, and traveled extensively with Chuck Taylor in his early years.
• 🛠️ Chuck Taylor was instrumental in Ricochet's development, helping with booking, filming matches, and creating promotional videos.
• 🚀 The early days involved traveling long distances in a 2001 Honda Civic, covering states from Illinois to Maine.

Evolution of Style and Key Matches

• 🎯 Ricochet and Will Ospreay share similar timing, styles, and ring awareness, leading to impactful matches that have influenced a generation of wrestlers.
• 💥 Their matches, dating back to early encounters in Dragon Gate and later in AEW, are considered foundational for modern wrestling styles.
• 📈 Ricochet acknowledges the exponential growth of wrestlers like Ospreay since their early collaborations.

Character Development in AEW

• 🧠 Ricochet has been strategic about his character development since joining AEW, aiming to be his authentic self.
• 🎭 His current character work, which has impressed fans, is a return to his roots from the independent scene and NXT, where he previously showcased similar traits.
• 🗣️ He notes that while he pitched character ideas in WWE, they were not pursued, leading him to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Future Prospects and International Wrestling

• 🇲🇽 Ricochet is open to appearing in Mexico, with a match against Volidor Jr. already announced, embracing his new 'Rudo' persona.
• 🌍 He is interested in any opportunity that is lucrative, whether emotionally, spiritually, mentally, or monetarily, including potential appearances in Japan, Europe, or Canada.

Match Philosophy and Intensity

• 🌟 For AEW events like All In Texas, Ricochet emphasizes expecting top-tier wrestling across the entire card, with unexpected and amazing performances.
• 🔥 A recent stretcher match against Mark Briscoe served as an outlet for built-up hostility and anger, fitting for the character's current emotional state and AEW's environment.