10 Most Shocking Things WWE Have Done In 2018 (So Far)
8. Ricochet Lands In NXT
2018 kicked off with a bang, as it was reported in early January that Ricochet had finally been signed to an NXT contract. Known worldwide as quite possibly the greatest high flying wrestling of this generation, the signing provided a new buzz of energy for NXT.
His career on the independent scene remains unparalleled. Having won championships and tournaments wherever he was been, the 'Future of Flight' earned himself a slight bit of controversy during the 2016 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors thanks to his landmark bout with fellow risk-taker Will Ospreay. The pair took to the skies as the critics took to their keyboards.
Since his arrival on the yellow brand, Ricochet has already had a Dave Meltzer-rated five star classic in what was his televised NXT in-ring debut, and has produced a GIF that will live for the ages in the form of that insane somersault out of the ring.
Fans may have been worried that Ricochet would have to tone down his style to fit in with WWE, but his matches thus far have proven that theory to be wrong!