Ricochet Says WWE Tarnished His Wrestling Legacy

Professional wrestler Ricochet has publicly reflected on his five-year stint on WWE's main roster, describing it as a period that fundamentally altered and damaged his in-ring legacy. In recent interviews and social media posts, the AEW National Champion contrasted that era with his current role in All Elite Wrestling, where he says he has rediscovered his authentic style after joining the promotion in the summer of 2024.

Ricochet's comments stem from a social media response to a clip of his 2019 match against AJ Styles in WWE. He wrote, "That's not me. That was a watered down, different universe version of me. Two completely different people." During an appearance on The Mark Hoke Show, he expanded on the sentiment, drawing parallels to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "I don't think it's any different than Marvel having different universes, different Iron Mans, different Captain Americas, different Spider-Mans," Ricochet said. He emphasized that the performer fans see today aligns with his earlier successes on the independent circuit, in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and other international promotions.

The turning point, according to Ricochet, came in early 2019 when WWE called up...