While there is genuine excitement brewing into the match as two AEW talents will face each other, fans are more curious to know whether the AEW’s Ricky Starks gay or straight. Well, there are so many theories and rumors that justify that he’s gay. However, Starks doesn’t consider it worthy enough to clarify. Instead of dealing with his fans, he unleashed his anger on the wrestling ring. But for the first time, Ricky talks about those rumors. Let’s see what he has to say. Is Ricky Starks gay in real life?
Ricky Starks Career
Early Career
Born on February 21, 1990, in New Orleans, Richard Starks aka Ricky Starks had a huge interest in professional wrestling at the age of seven. He developed this interest by watching professional wrestlers such as The Undertaker, Mankind, and The Rock. Before debuting for the NWA Velocity Pro Wrestling in October 2012, he made his debut as Jinder Mahal’s jobber in WWE as an enhancement talent. Professionally he started wrestling in 2013. During his early years, Starks appeared as a jobber in NXT, SmackDown, and RAW. Starks also wrestled for Inspire Pro Wrestling and Anarchy Championship Wrestling.
Joined NWA
In late 2018, Starks debuted in NWA, but unfortunately, he lost the match. He again returned the following year and defeated Trevor Murdoch. The same year he was announced as the new NWA Television Champion. But sadly, within a few weeks, he lost the title to Zicky Dice.
A Part Of AEW
In June 2020, Starks appeared on TNT and faced Cody Rhodes but lost the challenge. After the match, he became part of the company after his name appeared on the roster. In the next month, he teamed up with Brian Cage and faced Jon Moxley and Darby Allin. Later he officially joined Team Taz with Cage. Later Hobbs joined the team. At Winter is Coming, Hobbs and Starks lost to Rhodes and Allin. The pair lost another match before interfering in a game between Adam Page and Brian Cage. But finally, he defeated Cage at Fyter Fest and won the FTW World Championship.
Is Ricky Starks Gay?
There are plenty of rumors that suggest Ricky Starks is gay. One surfaced when Cody Rhodes revealed that he and Starks have a close bond. They often talk to each other and regularly text each other. This lets fans wonder, is Ricky Starks gay? Cody spoke about The American Nightmare and revealed that they talk daily. He said he asked him for advice and believes Starks is a good guy, and they are just friends. It clears the mud that there’s nothing romantic between the two.
However, whether Ricky Starks is gay remains unclear. But another rumor tease Ricky Starks may not be gay. A dating rumor surfaced that Starks and Bayley are dating each other. Well, the two have been spotted together plenty of times, igniting rumors of their dating. They met through a mutual friend, trained, and traveled together. In fact, they moved into the same apartment in 2017. But she did that because she was dating Starks’ tag team partner, Aaron Solo, at that time. Although Bayley isn’t dating Solo now, Starks and Bayley are still good friends. However, Starks hasn’t revealed his sexuality yet. Many think that Ricky Starks isn’t gay.
Ricky Starks Talk About Being Compared With The Rock
In an interview, Ricky revealed that people say he dresses like The Rock. However, it isn’t true. He just wears what he likes, and it has nothing to do with The Rock. Starks mentioned that he loves his fashion, and he could win the Best Dressed Award over anything if he gets a chance. He also pointed out that people come up in Nike and basketball shorts, and when they see someone like Starks wearing Gucci slip-on shoes with a Gucci belt and a knit top start talking such things about that person. But he isn’t copying The Rock, and neither does it suggest Rick Starks is gay.
Ricky Starks has yet to open up about his sexuality, and fans are hoping for that day to come soon. But is he dating someone secretly? What’s your thought on this? Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.
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