Ricochet recalls being told he 'ruined wrestling' after Ospreay match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Ricochet discussed the lasting impact of his 2016 match with Will Ospreay during an appearance on 'Talk is Jericho'. He recounted that a current WWE tag team joked with him that he and Ospreay had 'ruined wrestling' after their innovative bout. This match, held during NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors, remains divisive among fans and wrestlers. Ricochet mentioned that members of the War Raiders, now known as the Viking Raiders, continued to rib him about the match over the years, connecting its influence to younger wrestlers attempting high spots.
- •Ricochet appeared on 'Talk is Jericho' on July 4, 2026.
- •The 2016 match with Ospreay is still a topic of discussion.
- •Ricochet noted that the Viking Raiders often joked with him about the match's impact.
- •The match took place during NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
- 3:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Ricochet Recalls Being Told He 'Ruined Wrestling' After Will Ospreay Match
"AEW star Ricochet recalls being told, in jest, by a current WWE tag team that he had "ruined wrestling" following his 2016 match with Will Ospreay
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