ESPN combat sports reporter Andreas Hale gave WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 a “C” letter grade, sparking reaction across social media. One of the loudest voices came from AEW star Ricochet, who addressed the review with a lighthearted jab on Twitter/X.
“I know our show [AEW All Out] was way better than a C. 😂 👑 #Ahaa” Ricochet wrote in response, referencing AEW’s competing pay-per-view from the same weekend.
I know our show was way better than a C. 😂 👑 #Ahaa
— Lightskin Kingpin (@KingRicochet) September 22, 2025
In a follow-up post, Ricochet poked fun at WWE’s positioning on ESPN. “Also what’s funny to me is how a show where they have said over over that they aren’t a ‘real sport’ and its more of a TV show about the wrestling company. But they are on ESPN a SPORTS TV channel? 😂 Make it make sense. Lol.”
Also what's funny to me is how a show where they have said over over that they aren't a "real sport" and its more of a TV show about the wrestling company. But they are on ESPN a SPORTS TV channel? 😂
Make it make sense. Lol
— Lightskin Kingpin (@KingRicochet) September 22, 2025
His comments highlight the growing competitive edge between WWE and AEW, especially in light of Wrestlepalooza airing as the first WWE premium live event on ESPN Unlimited.
