Will Ospreay eyes AEW rematch with Ricochet after 10-year rivalry tribute

Will Ospreay calls for fresh Ricochet rematch in AEW

Will Ospreay wants to run back his rivalry with Ricochet in AEW after marking the 10th anniversary of their legendary 2016 clash. Speaking on the *Talk Is Jericho* podcast, the Aerial Assassin said he’s ready to face Ricochet again-even if it takes another 10 years.

What happened between Will Ospreay and Ricochet?

On 26 May 2016 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, Will Ospreay defeated Ricochet in their viral Best of the Super Juniors 2016 match. The high-flying, fast-paced bout became a touchstone for modern wrestling and helped shape both men’s careers. Ospreay and Ricochet have only met twice in AEW since signing with the promotion, but their chemistry remains undeniable.

Why it matters for Will Ospreay

Ospreay told *Talk Is Jericho* he’s eager to face Ricochet again, citing their shared physical condition and mutual respect. “I want to do it one more time,” he said. “I’ll always have that love, that respect and that gratitude towards him for being so patient with me.” At 32, Ospreay isn’t ruling out a future meeting-even joking they’ll settle the score at 50.

Ricochet called their 2016 match “a conversation piece forever” and praised their off-screen friendship. “Outside the ring, we just had a great connection,” he said. Both men agree their decade-long rivalry deepened their bond as friends and rivals.

What comes next?

Ospreay and Ricochet are still writing their rivalry’s next chapter. With AEW’s roster in flux, a singles match remains possible-but nothing’s locked. For now, the call stands: one more time, whenever the moment feels right.

*If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Talk Is Jericho” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.*