Backstage Update on the Injury Status of Former AEW World Trio Champion Jay White, WWE Star Jade Cargill on Her Relationship with Close Friend Ricky Starks
August 21, 2024

– There have been recent positive updates on Adam Cole, who is slowly recovering from his injury. However, another absent AEW star won't have to wait as long as Cole to make his return to the ring.

According to Fightful Select, Jay White of The Bang Bang Gang has fully recovered from his injury and is expected to be back on AEW TV soon.

The former AEW World Trios Champion and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion was sidelined due to a foot injury and competed in his last match on July 6, 2024, in an episode of "AEW Collision," where he was defeated by "Hangman" Adam Page in the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament.

White was still part of the Trios Champions when he suffered the injury. Initially, it seemed that Juice Robinson would take his place under the Freebird rule, but ultimately, the titles were declared vacant and won by The Patriarchy – consisting of Christian Cage, Nick Wayne, and Killswitch. Reports suggest that

The Bang Bang Gang could have a chance to regain the titles in a trios match at All In 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London. There are rumors that The House of Black will also be involved in this title match.

– It has been almost a year since Jade Cargill left AEW, but even though she is now a WWE star, she has not lost touch with some of her closest friends from her time at AEW. One of those friends is Ricky Starks, a man whose future has been the subject of speculation among fans worldwide.

Many believe that he could soon make the move to WWE, especially since he has been getting limited TV time at AEW.

In an interview with Stephanie Chase, Cargill was asked about her relationship with Starks and whether she would support him if he were to move to WWE in the future.

"I support whatever Ricky Starks wants," said Cargill. "He's a natural star with an incredible work ethic. His personality and promos are exceptional. He's my best friend in the business. When I have free time, I often invite him to train with me. We spend time together and make training a part of it."

Cargill further explained that many of her best ideas come during training with Starks, as they have a close connection and share many similarities. In her opinion, the current AEW star is content with his current situation, even if he is not as prominently in the spotlight as some fans would like.

The updates on Jay White's recovery and Jade Cargill's supportive words for Ricky Starks shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the wrestling world. Fans eagerly await White's return to AEW TV and continue to speculate about Starks' potential move to WWE. These developments add an intriguing layer to the ongoing narrative of professional wrestling.