In a finish that stands as one of AEW’s more important moments so far this year, Ricky Starks pinned Jungle Boy last week on Dynamite.
That result set up the tag title match at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view later this month, as Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs team together in a three-way against Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland and reigning champions Jurassic Express. But the victory meant even more to Starks, who is trying to reach beyond his limit to fulfill his destiny.
“That’s more than just one match,” said Starks. “I was happy with it, and I was surprised how much positive feedback I received about my intensity.