The AEW wrestler, who formerly competed in WWE, is defending the current positions of SmackDown stars following his recent loss. On the May 31st episode of SmackDown, the last spot for the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank matches was decided, with Naomi and Andrade securing places for the June 7th LadderMatch. Andrade also triumphed over Carmelo Hayes and Impact Wrestling’s Jacob Fatu in the Money in the Bank qualifying triple threat.
AEW’s Ricochet responded to Twitter users criticizing the booking decisions surrounding Carmelo Hayes, stating that working for WWE—the world’s largest wrestling promotion—is itself a significant achievement and reward. He expressed that WWE offers the highest earnings and largest viewership, suggesting that wanting more is selfish. Ricochet’s comments reflect sentiments he has heard before; he officially signed with WWE in June 2024 and will make his AEW debut at the All In London event in August. His last match was on May 25th, where he defeated Mark Briscoe in a stretcher match.
Carmelo Hayes recently shared his candid views on his WWE main roster run, which fans can read more about via a linked Twitter post.
Fan Take: This exchange highlights the tension between wrestlers’ aspirations and fan expectations in different promotions. AEW fans should watch closely as Ricochet’s upcoming participation in AEW events might bring fresh energy and storylines while underscoring the ongoing rivalry and talent dynamics between AEW and WWE.
