More On Possible Creative Differences Between Ricky Saints and AEW Prior to Exit

As previously reported, Ricky Saints noted that he wasn’t sure what led to his exit from AEW, although he claimed that certain veterans ‘stuck their nose’ in his creative process. Saints wrestled there as Ricky Starks and was released from the company earlier this month.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that when it comes to booking in AEW, Tony Khan has the final say. There will be input from others, but he has the last word. As for what others, that includes talent, Bryan Danielson, Dax Harwood, QT Marshall and others, such as top guys like Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho. When it comes to Saints, Khan believed that he was going to leave due to his connection with Cody Rhodes.

It was noted that when it comes to Khan, if he believes someone is leaving the company and they won’t negotiate new deals, he won’t use them anymore.

There were creative plans for Starks when he had a stinger, which didn’t happen. While multiple sources have said he turned it down, he denied doing so.