[102] At Revolution on March 7, Kingston rescued Jon Moxley after Moxley's main event match against Kenny Omega, turning face in the process. Probably Kingston's most famous friendship, Jon Moxley has been a friend of Eddie for years, and have taken their partnership to a successful tag team. I was done. Jon Moxley set the wrestling world on fire in 2019. [122], After this, Kingston began a feud with Jericho's ally Sammy Guevara. I opened this letter, and it was from my friend Alex Whybrow, aka Larry Sweeney. Kingston's professional life is thriving, and he owes it all to the support of his family and his girlfriend. Make time to read Eddie Kingston's soul-baring Players' Tribune post. [94] At the All Out pay-per-view, Kingston participated in the Casino Battle Royale, where he was lastly eliminated by eventual winner Lance Archer. Over the years, rumors have circulated about his love life, but Omega being a private person has never commented about his dating history. The couple married in April 2017, and in November 2020 announced they were expecting their first child, a daughter due later this summer. [35] On April 6, Kingston defeated Hallowicked for his tenth successful defense of the Grand Championship. When the match aired on TV, something weird started happening with my phone. And I didn't even think anything of it. I powerbombed him onto some thumbtacks. [66], Kingston wrestled at the Ring of Honor Wrestling tapings on March 1, 2009, in Philadelphia, defeating Sami Callihan. Chris Jericho and members of the Jericho Appreciation Society leaked that Eddie Kingston has been married to Mina Santos for over ten years. He just looked at me, like only a brother can look at you, and then he took a sip of whiskey and he paused. It wasn't until two weeks later I was on vacation out in Montana with my girlfriend, and we were just sitting in the car, about to go inside her friend's house, and I paused for a second and I turned to her and said, "Hey wait. [43][45] As a result of winning the CZW World Championship, BLKOUT vacated the tag team championship, and the Kings of Wrestling won them in a tournament, but were attacked by BLKOUT afterwards. Then I started getting all these text messages, and then someone from AEW texted me, "Eddie, you're trending. [4] On August 13, Hero defeated Kingston in a singles match, that would lead the two into feuding with each other over at Combat Zone Wrestling, while in Chikara they were kept apart from each other following the match. His scandalous break up with former WWE star Lita is well known. TNA! [80] Kingston returned to JAPW on April 14, 2012, when he and Homicide defeated Philly's Most Wanted (Blk Jeez and Joker) to win the vacant JAPW Tag Team Championship.[81]. ", I said, "You know I'm signed right? Kingston would return to Global Force Wrestling, which he was involved in a 20-man Gauntlet for the Gold match for the vacated Impact World Championship which he was unsuccessful. Tune in to #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! I'm on national television. Dorado won by disqualification by taking his mask off behind the referees back and throwing it at Kingston, who was holding it when the ref turned around. On the April 6 episode of Impact Wrestling, Kingston and Bram interrupted James Storm kicking him out of the DCC after Kingston spat in Storms face and Storm laid both guys out with superkicks. March 1, 2023 0 During a recent appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, AEW wrestler Eddie Kingston discussed the importance of titles in the world of professional wrestling and why it means something to be a champion. He was born on December 12, 1981. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. The 2-time AAW Heavyweight Champion entered the 21-year-old wrestling on October 12, 2002. Did Trent get taller? On September 29, 2016, Kingston was part of a group of about 40 wrestlers invited to a WWE tryout at their Performance Center. The American Nightmare is pursing his WrestleMania mission, but he & his AEW buddies remain understandably proud of how they proved the doubters wrong and got 10,000 people to come to their little indie show back in 2018. I felt like a failure, a loser, a bad friend. . Hardy was also briefly involved with late WWE Diva Ashley Massaro. Longtime indie wrestler, amazing dude. Andrew Ravens-March 1, 2023. The group later became known as "The OGz". Eddie Kingston was born on 12 December, 1981 in Yonkers, New York, United States. I was just being me. I was about to lose my house. Thirty-eight years old. Oops. ), You know what's crazy? Like, I'm really signed. I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Larry Sweeney. [58] On March 13, 2010, at The Vision, Kingston was defeated by Big Van Walter in a singles match. Carol is a writer from Virginia, who has a love for all things entertainment and sports. If Alex hadn't sent me that letter, I don't think I would be here today. I just always felt like nobody ever cared about me. [31] During the weekend of May 3 and 4, Kingston made two more successful title defenses against Green Ant and Mark Angelosetti. [126] During an interview with Lexy Nair, Kingston was asked what was going on with him, Kingston, who had already packed his bags, said "I quit AEW", and then walked out the nearest door. It looks like AEW just booked a Buried Alive match with a new name at Revolution. After several weeks, King moved to alumni section. This wave came over me, and I finally understood what was happening, and I started bawling right there in the car. [55] Kingston's title reign officially ended on July 10, when CZW owner D. J. Hyde stripped him and Younger of the title. [63] On night one, he defeated Daniel Makabe in the first round. They got permission to set up a ring in the middle of a parking lot and to have people watching from their cars. I had known Brodie for years from the indie circuit. Eddie's Twitter has been blowing up all this morning because of Jericho and his team of brainless sports entertainers. That's not them. He's won over fans with his goth, skateboarding gimmick along with his daredevil moves. It's hard not to notice the happiness emanating from the 35-year-old. Already a former TNT Champion at just 26 years old, Guevara is set to be a staple of AEW's future for the next few years as the company has invested a lot into this young sensation who weighs in at 185 pounds and stands at 5 feet, 10 inches tall. Published: Jan 5, 2022. Kingston appeared with BLKOUT, but failed to defeat Jigsaw, while Ruckus again tried to calm down both of his stables. So I left my home, took a whole new name." [104] Over the next weeks, Kingston and Moxley feuded with Omega, as well as his allies The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). [11] On December 2, Kingston defeated Donst in the main event of Chikara's third internet pay-per-view, Under the Hood, to retain the Grand Championship for the eighth time. The Jericho Appreciation Society went on to win the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. I did my job. The competing stables would have a variety of matches against each other throughout the year, with various members facing off one-on-one. I woke up one afternoon and there were just beer bottles smashed everywhere in my apartment. AEW's Eddie Kingston made headlines last week when his post-Dynamite promo made its way online.Kingston stood in front of the Daily's Place crowd following the Saturday night show saying, "Because . Bram and Kingston would face Decay in a losing effort, after James Storm attacked Abyss, resulting in a disqualification. At the age of 39, Eddie Kingston is now at the top of his career. He shoved me hard. 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But he couldn't save himself. I'm 38 years old. Whether he's holding the AEW World Championship or competing in a hardcore match, Moxley is having the time of his life. While Allin's professional life is soaring, the same can't be said for his personal life. On night one, he defeated Chuck Taylor in the first round. It won't surprise many to learn that Eddie Kingston disagrees with that latter take. 6,997 posts. The bi-racial wrestler didn't know why Jericho thought his relationship was something . Does that mean I get paid more? In August 2020, he and his wife, wrestler Priscilla Kelly divorced after two years of marriage. 169k Followers, 913 Following, 6,997 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Eddie Kingston (@eddiekingston81) eddiekingston81. Eddie Kingston on his opportunity with AEW and what he'll tell his mom when he wins the AEW World Title: "It means the world to me. On a July episode of Dynamite, Kingston answered Cody Rhodes' open challenge for the TNT Championship. Kingston and fellow BLKOUT member Joker won the CZW World Tag Team Championship from the Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli) on February 11, 2006, at Seven Years Strong: Settling The Score. On Buzzlearn.com, Eddie is listed as a successful Wrestler who was born in the year of 1981. In their return match, the two defeated Marshall Law (Q.T. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. RELATED: 10 Most Embarrassing Moments In Chris Jericho's CareerAside from wrestling and music, Jericho's greatest joy is his family. Soon after missing the second event, Kingston's name was removed from the roster page. I still don't understand it. [5] After winning a number one contenders match on February 24, Kingston defeated Bandido, Jr. on February 28 at JAPW's Jersey City Rumble to win the JAPW New Jersey State Championship. According to Kat, things weren't very amicable in their split. I called Alex and I crawled up out of my hole. The Colony", "9/15 Chikara "King of Trios: Night 2" Results: Easton, PA", "3/9 Chikara in Orlando, FL debut results, Chikara Champion misses event", "Homicide retiring? [59], Kingston was brought back to wXw for the 2013 edition of 16 Carat Gold. On November 11, 2007, Kingston debuted in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) as Human Tornado's mystery tag team partner. He and his wife Jessica have been married for twenty years, and are the proud parents of a son and twin daughters. My nephew can watch his uncle on TV. As the son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes is proudly carrying on the family name. I didn't even deserve it, but he let me have that moment, and it changed my life. When it comes to heels you love to hate, MJF is at the top of the list. #AEWDynamite is LIVE on TBS! [16], In late 2008 Kingston would team up with Brodie Lee and Grizzly Redwood to form an alliance that would later be named The Roughnecks. At the Bound for Glory on October 14, The OGz lost to LAX in a Concrete Jungle Death match. [71] Following the main event of the evening, Kingston and Homicide attacked new ROH World Tag Team Champions, reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly), before announcing their intention of taking down "corporate ROH" and revealing their team name as "Outlaw Inc.". Charlotte Flair Joining Andrade In AEW Would Be A Mistake, 5 Wrestlers The Young Bucks Love (& 5 They Don't), Every Version Of Matt Hardy, Ranked From Worst To Best, 10 Most Embarrassing Moments In Chris Jericho's Career, 10 Great Women's Wrestlers Who Never Got Their Big Break, 10 Former Impact/TNA Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Are Still Wrestling, Every WWE Tag Team Championship, Ranked By Belt Design. ", And I said, "Trending? But last year, Kingston's life changed for the better. God left yesterday but I remain. [23] On March 13, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York, Castagnoli defeated Kingston, after hitting him with a chain, in a grudge match fifteen months in the making. The Varsity Blondes, Darby Allin vs. Brody King, Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta vs. Best Friends, Athena and Willow Nightingale vs. Jade Cargill and Kiera Hogan", "Eddie Kingston recently suspended by AEW after Sammy Guevara dispute", "AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson, Ricky Starks vs. All Guevara has to do is sign the contract when he & Tay are done with their little Paris., Eddie Kingston says Sammy Guevara has a receipt coming his way.The Mad King challenges the Spanish God for #AEWAllOutTune into #AEWDynamite RIGHT NOW on TBS! The 35-year-old is making strides in the wrestling business and creating his own iconic career. [57] On day two, he, Hallowicked and Skayde were defeated by Akuma, Jigsaw and Quackenbush. [107] After Moxley took an absence for the birth of his first child,[108] Kingston allied with Pentagn Jr. to face The Young Bucks for the championship in a Street Fight at the Road Rager event, but they were defeated. [131], Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (20032008), Westside Xtreme Wrestling (20042010, 2013, 2020), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling, This was a six man tag team match, where The Toxic Trio (Kingston, Marciano and, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, All American Wrestling / AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined, "NBA Champion Mychal Thompson Says Eddie Kingston Is As Good On The Mic As The Rock", "CM Punk thinks Eddie Kingston is the best on the mic", "Eddie Kingston Got No Business F***ing Being Here | by Eddie Kingston", "The CHIKARA Special 3.20.10: Spoiler Alert; Lince Dies", "The CHIKARA Special 5.15.10: Secret Societies? [74] Outlaw Inc. received their title shot on December 14 at Final Battle 2013, but were defeated by reDRagon. [13][14][15] On September 7 Kingston and Dorado face each other in their third singles match, which ended when referee Bryce Remsburg disqualified Kingston due to "excessive punishment". The best part? Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, Jungle Boy made waves on social media during the summer of 2021 when a picture of him kissing AEW wrestler Anna Jay made the rounds online and fans everywhere expressed their joy for the couple. Saptarshi Sinha-February 28, 2023. [31] Kingston followed up by making successful title defenses against Jigsaw on May 20 at Chikara's tenth anniversary event, Dasher Hatfield on June 24 and Sara Del Rey on July 28. Promotion. Work with my hands. During the non-pay-per-view portion of the show, Kingston, Sabian and Robbie Morino of BLKOUT got into a brawl with Jigsaw and Julius Smokes of The Vulture Squad, while Ruckus tried to restrain both factions. 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I was doing what I love to do. newsletter, AEW Dark recap: Sammy Guevara gives a special gift to Daniel Garcia, John Cena returns to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, takes Sheamus spot, Fuego del Sol fractured his foot in five places, Watch a special pre-Revolution episode of AEW Dark, Challengers line up for shot at Knockouts Champ Mickie James, Was Jay Lethal able to Squeeze the Life Out of Orange Cassidy, Dr. Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter Outlast the Thunderstorm, Chris Jericho Makes a Statement Ahead of His Champion Match with Jon Moxley. Not only is the 37-year-old an onscreen talent, but he also serves as an EVP. How dare you help me? [4] Kingston and Sweeney traded many verbal and physical exchanges for months, and the feud culminated with a No Disqualification Strap match between the two at Chikara's last show of the year. 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We want you to come in and wrestle Cody. While they never won gold together, fans always enjoy seeing two of the most violent men in AEW pair up and beat up whoever's standing across from them in the ring. pic.twitter.com/5aeIHDAkC8, MIC DROP #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/WSerujj6hc, #TheAcclaimed just tipped the dumpster with the #GunnClub locked in it, right off the stage! [11][29] On November 13 at Chikara's first internet pay-per-view, High Noon, Kingston defeated Quackenbush to become the first Chikara Grand Champion. It also means when I win the world title it's gonna mean. Yesterday, while we were all marking out in the Cageside offices about how amazing CM Punk & Eddie Kingston's scene on the Nov. 5 Rampag e was for like the third or fourth time, I remarked, "If AEW never did . That's pretty cool. 36-year-old Matt has been married to his wife Dana since 2008, and the couple has a son and a daughter. I've seen so many holding cells it would make your head spin. As long as it was in a bingo hall or a VFW as long as his uncle was really a wrestler, I didn't care. He beat me up. I wasn't excited. RELATED: 5 Wrestlers The Young Bucks Love (& 5 They Don't). As usual, AEW doles out YouTube videos slowly. On the weekends I'd start drinking at 1 p.m. on Saturday, bounce at the bar until 7, go and wrestle somewhere, then come back to the bar after and drink til 7 in the morning. [97] Kingston would later attack Moxley after the latter's match with Lance Archer on the October 14 episode of Dynamite, protesting that Moxley had never made him submit. I powerbombed him onto some thumbtacks. It was too surreal for a guy like me. I wrestled Cody, like I've wrestled 10,000 guys, 10,000 times before. And he's telling me to come out and shit on him. The 6ft 1 in brawler impressed fans with his promo skills and athleticism. He continued and talked about working an indie show in New Jersey, which went viral, and led to the phone call from AEW, to make his debut against then-TNT Champion Cody Rhodes on the July 22, 2020 edition of AEW Dynamite. Updated on January 6th, 2021 by Patrick Mocella: While the normal advice for years among wrestling fans from veterans was that wrestlers should not date fellow wrestlers inside the industry, the current wrestling landscape has changed so that wrestlers very frequently date one another, and this is very true in the case of AEW's roster. 169K followers. Cody's success in the wrestling world wouldn't be complete without the support of his wife Brandi Rhodes. For some reason, that woke me up. But weve compiled what theyve released as of this morning in a playlist, and tried to catch you up with the rest of the episode via Twitter clips below that. [61] On night three, he partnered Kim Ray in a defeat to Hot & Spicy (Axel Dieter Jr. and Da Mack). On August 30, it was announced that Kingston would return for All Star Weekend VII. Castagnoli was disqualified from the match, after low blowing Kingston, but Kingston managed to come back and pin Tursas to win the 2010 torneo cibernetico. This is just some bullshit stunt. I remember Cody was so great about everything and he actually asked me what I wanted for my walk-out music and I told him the truth: I said, "Why would I have music? [22] On October 23 Kingston represented Chikara in the torneo cibernetico match, where the company's originals faced BDK. On day one, he and Hallowicked were defeated by Dark Dream (Darksoul and X-dream). I swear to you, when I got to the show and I was backstage, I was just numb. At 29-years-old, Page is at the height of his career. [115] The following month, Kingston would initiate a rivalry with Chris Jericho,[116] but suffered an orbital bone injury in January 2022, temporarily sidelining him. I guess they thought it was funny or crazy or I don't know what but I got a call out of the blue from AEW talent relations, and they said, "Hey, we saw your clip. [18] On March 21 Kingston re-ignited his old feud with BDK's newest recruit Lince Dorado by facing him in a singles match. What is that? He has legit beef with Chris Hero (apparently) and people conflate that with Claudio. Claudio was helping Eddie like work out and train and stuff. But another guy who changed my life was Brodie Lee. He was previously in a relationship with wrestler Allie Kat, but they broke up in 2019. I'd punch holes in the walls. It was revealed earlier on that Tornado's opponent, Chris Hero, had also picked Kingston as his partner, but Kingston had chosen to side with Tornado. And I'll never forget, this one line at the end, it said. "I feel like I've lost my best friend. Marshall and R.D. Kingston's next appearance was on March 14, 2008, when he showed up in the audience during a match between The Vulture Squad and Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson. I just noticed that they were smiling. I'd smash bottles. I've been down to my last dollar. The one-time face of WWE NXT, Adam Cole made one of the biggest wrestling news stories of 2021 when he debuted at AEW All Out to join his longtime friends in the Elite stable. Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS right now! Kingston competed in the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite but was waylaid by Ortiz, who he fought with to the back where they had to be separated . I was desperate. At the end of the show, they would attack Ethan Carter III after his match against Eli Drake, only to attack him and his bodyguard Tyrus after. I was about to.". This is the guy. I decided in that moment that I couldn't quit. The 6 footer has won over fans with his loner, alcoholic cowboy antics. Many wrestlers such as Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho are open books when it comes to their home life. It was so surreal to walk through that curtain with him in Jacksonville at AEW's first big live show after COVID, in front of 5,000 screaming people, wrestling against the Young Bucks on national television.