Ricochet isnt here to play by the old rulesespecially when it comes to wrestling labels like heel or babyface.
The AEW star has been getting a lot of attention lately for his cockier, more aggressive demeanor on TV and social media, but dont call it a character shift. According to him, this is who hes always been.
After AEW shared a highlight from the April 9 episode of Dynamite showing Ricochet pulling off a wild front flip over the top rope to the outside, one fan commented, Ricochet turning his heel run into a VERY fun watch. Love it!
Ricochet didnt take the compliment quietly. Instead, he used the moment to set the record straight. I am not a heel. I think those terms are stupid. Im the same person I have always been. Its the PEOPLE who turned on me. Theyre the betrayers. The Ungratefuls.
This isnt the first time Ricochet has clapped back at fans or critics online. Just last month, he got into a heated back-and-forth with wrestling podcaster JDfromNY after JD accused AEW of ignoring fan feedback. Ricochets sharp response? Class, like I was talking about earlier. This is an example of dumb sht idiot.*
And now hes doubling down on the idea that fans are the ones who changednot him. The message is clear: Ricochet sees himself as the same athlete and performer who always showed up, gave everything, and expected support in return. If that support is gone, then he didnt flipyou did.
Whether its flipping off the top rope or flipping the narrative, Ricochets AEW run is turning heads for all the rightor wrongreasons, depending on who you ask.
Do you think Ricochet has a point about the fans turning on him? Or is this just part of a clever rebrand? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
