The Real Reason Why Ricochet Wasn't On WWE SmackDown

Here's why reigning Intercontinental Champ Ricochet skipped this week's SmackDown.

by Jamie Kennedy
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Ricochet skipped this week's episode of WWE SmackDown to spend some time with his young son.

The current Intercontinental Champion was given some special dispensation to miss the show, and revealed via his official Twitter account that family was the reason. It's nothing to worry about - in fact, it's a positive thing. WWE let Rico enjoy some home time.

Ricochet is set to defend his IC Title against Jinder Mahal on next week's episode. This week, Jinder stormed into Adam Pearce's office and demanded that he be handed a crack at some gold. That, to regular viewers, was confusing. Mahal hasn't actually won a televised match since September 2021.

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Still, it is nice that WWE haven't forgotten about Rico's reign. Fingers crossed he's in line for a push as Intercontinental Champion soon, and fingers crossed time off for R&R with family is something the promotion plans for other workers too.

In a lovely moment, Ricochet said: "A champion not only defends his title in the ring, he defends and protects his family".

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There you go. Ricochet is a top pro wrestler and a top father.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.