Wrestler Effy defended himself after AEW removed Ricky Starks, citing comments from Effy's podcast.

Wrestler Effy addressed the controversy surrounding AEW's decision to remove Ricky Starks from scheduled appearances with GCW. This move followed Effy's podcast comments about AEW's use of the Hammerstein Ballroom and remarks about Tony Khan's father. Effy defended himself, suggesting that Starks could still have a future in wrestling and that the situation was used as an excuse by AEW. He emphasized his commitment to independent wrestling despite potential fallout.