There is a reason why Ricky Starks is dead set on defeating Chris Jericho for the second time.
All Elite Wrestling‘s Ricky Starks recently sat down with Evan Mack to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about his upcoming match with Chris Jericho at AEW Revolution, Starks believes defeating The Ocho twice will get him closer to another AEW Championship opportunity.
“Well, this is the thing,” Ricky Starks began. “I already beat him once; to beat him again is a point that should be said and stated right now. When you are the President, you are always President, right? Jericho was the first AEW Champion and was the first guy to come in this company and do it. He was the first guy to beat legends, and he has such a track record that can’t be taken away from him.
“To beat him once is cool, but to beat Chris Jericho again, that just puts me in a situation where I’m a lot closer to the AEW Championship. I think anybody can see it that way. I can skip the line and go straight to the top. That is what that is ultimately about. And so, with that in my mind to get back at something that I was close to having before. Beating Chris Jericho is just what I have to do. That’s what I have to do.
“So I’m not worried in the slightest. I think this will be a match that people love. I think this will be a match that really puts me on an exam for people to see; okay, let’s see where he’s at. If we really like this guy or not. Ultimately, I mean, if you like me, or if you don’t, I don’t care either way, but it’s a big proving point, especially for younger Ricky to have a match against Chris Jericho, beat him again for the second time, and then go on and do my thing and become AEW Champion.”
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