AEW President Tony Khan has confirmed that Ricky Starks remains under contract with AEW, dispelling rumors that he had already expired and would be joining WWE. Khan praised Starks as a well-regarded wrestler and a former champion, despite his absence from AEW programming since March. Speculation about Starks potentially leaving for WWE has been rampant, especially as he has garnered interest from the rival promotion. While his contract status is clear, the timeline for his return to AEW remains uncertain. Khan expressed optimism about bringing Starks back into the AEW fold soon, but no specifics were provided. The situation continues to attract attention as fans await further developments regarding Starks' wrestling future.