Richard Starks is an American professional wrestler. He competes as one of the top faces on WWE’s NXT brand under the moniker Ricky Saints as of March 2025. The New Orleans native is best recognized for his stint with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as Ricky Starks. He held the AEW Tag Team Championship once with Big Bill for 123 days.
Saints, the winner of the Men's Owen Hart Cup (2023) and the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale (2022), also holds the record as the longest-reigning FTW Champion in AEW history, with a reign of 378 days. In addition, he was named the Breakout Star of the Year by the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) in 2022. Beyond AEW and WWE, the six-foot-tall wrestler has showcased his wrestling prowess in NWA, ACW, DEFY, XCW, and more.
What is Ricky Saints Finisher?
Ricky Saints introduced Rochambeau or Roshambo, a move known in wrestling as the Sitout Dominator, during his debut match at NWA Velocity’s Haunted Havoc in Austin, Texas, on October 14, 2012. Around the same time, he began using the Buster Keaton or Arms of Orion, a Double Underhook Facebuster. However, he removed it from his arsenal on June 3, 2024, as per the SmackDown Hotel.
The former FTW Champion made his AEW debut on the June 17, 2020, episode of Dynamite against Cody Rhodes. During the match, he introduced his spear as his other finishing maneuver but fell short of securing the win. The spear became a staple of his offense throughout his AEW tenure as per the SmackDown Hotel.
Ricky Saints’ Finisher List
The list of Ricky Saints' finishers, according to the SmackDown Hotel, is outlined below.
| Finishers | Duration |
| Rochambeau / Roshambo (Sitout Dominator) | October 14, 2012 - Present |
| The Buster Keaton / Arms of Orion (Double Underhook Facebuster ) | October 14, 2012 - June 3, 2024 |
| Spear | June 17, 2020 - February 10, 2025 |
Ricky Saints' Trademark Moves
Ricky Saints incorporates a range of trademark moves into his arsenal, complementing his finishing maneuvers. These include Alabama Slam, Apron Angels Wings, Atomic Drop, Big Boot, Back Suplex, Flip-over DDT, and more (via: All Wrestling Moves).
FAQs on Ricky Saints Finisher
A. Mr. Mexico II trained Ricky Saints to become a professional wrestler.
A. Ricky Saints' real name is Richard Starks.
A. Ricky Saints weighs about 195 lbs (88 kg).
A. Ricky Saints made his successful WWE debut on the February 11, 2025, episode of NXT.
