Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson has turned heads on social media with a new video showing him training for a potential run in 2026. The 47-year-old star, known professionally as Rycklon Stephens, posted a TikTok video of himself running the ropes with impressive speed and agility, captioned with the hashtag “#preparingfor2026”.
Training For The Future
In the video, Jackson appears to be in tremendous physical shape, moving fluidly despite being out of the full-time spotlight for several years. The footage has sparked conversation among fans who remember his dominance as the final ECW Champion. The post highlights his intention to compete next year, signaling that his wrestling journey is far from over.
A Return to the Ring in 2025
This training update follows a significant milestone earlier this year. Jackson made his return to in-ring competition on March 15, 2025, at FWE’s Full Throttle event in Cary, North Carolina. In that match, he competed in a triple threat for the FWE Heavyweight Championship against Sylvain Grenier and Psycho Boy Fodder, marking his first match in nearly a decade.
Unfinished Business
Jackson has been vocal about his desire to end his career on his own terms. Before his March return, he expressed frustration with how his initial retirement unfolded, noting that he never felt he got to close the chapter properly.
“I continue asking myself if I ended my career the way I wanted,” Jackson said earlier this year. “And for the most part, I didn’t. So I’ve always had that little bit of chip the my shoulder as to I want to end this the way I want to.”
The Last ECW Champion
Jackson holds a unique place in wrestling history as the final person to hold the ECW Championship under the WWE banner. He defeated Christian on the last episode of ECW on Syfy in February 2010 to retire the title. He also had a notable run as a member of The Corre, capturing the Intercontinental Championship once during his tenure.
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