The professional wrestling world has been abuzz with the news that Ricochet might be leaving WWE once his contract expires this summer. Although WWE has not made any official statements regarding his departure, the internet wrestling community has been speculating about his future and potential dream matches.
If Ricochet does leave WWE, he will need to be written off the promotion’s weekly shows, and here are four potential ways for it to happen:
1. A Historic “Trade” between TNA and WWE: With WWE recently beginning an on-screen working relationship with TNA, it could provide an opportunity for a historic “trade” between the two promotions. Fans have been speculating that Ricochet would be booked better in TNA than in AEW, and if this is the case, he could have the most unique promotion crossover in history. Triple H could “trade” the former Intercontinental Champion to the Nashville-based promotion, generating buzz for his arrival in TNA.
Bron Breakker, Ricochet and Samantha (Via WWE/Twitter)
2. Loser Leaves WWE Match: Ricochet has been involved with Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker on RAW, and Dragunov could be used to write off The One And Only from WWE TV. A “Loser leaves WWE” match could provide the 35-year-old the opportunity to go out doing what he does best: putting on a show for the audience.
3. Injury Angle: An injury angle is a common way to write off a wrestler from TV temporarily or permanently. WWE could use an injury angle to write off Ricochet, leaving the door open for a possible return in the future.
4. Bron Breakker Attack: Bron Breakker has been on a rampage lately, and it’s not hard to see him attacking Ricochet during or after a match and using his most brutal tactic to write off the former NXT champion. A violent and memorable write-off seems to be the best course of action for WWE and the former NXT champion.
While Ricochet’s departure from WWE is not yet confirmed, if it does happen, there are various ways WWE could write him off TV. Each of these options has its benefits, and it will be interesting to see how WWE chooses to handle Ricochet’s potential departure.
