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. I was just being me. Although, Moxley's time in WWE didn't go well, he's said the best thing to happen was meeting his wife Renee Paquette aka Renee Young. I've seen so many holding cells it would make your head spin. Bram and Kingston would face Decay in a losing effort, after James Storm attacked Abyss, resulting in a disqualification. Told too many promoters to go to hell. What am I gonna tell my son, though? Kingston appeared with BLKOUT, but failed to defeat Jigsaw, while Ruckus again tried to calm down both of his stables. RELATED: 5 Wrestlers The Young Bucks Love (& 5 They Don't). Start a new life. After the restart, Kingston had himself disqualified by low blowing Dorado and then walked out, before declaring that he was done with Dorado, since he was making him mentally unstable with his actions. It's something that's been with me since I was a kid. Christ, did I drink. 3 SmackDown, but Rousey isnt expected to miss WrestleMania. At the age of 39, Eddie Kingston is now at the top of his career. These days the six-foot wrestling icon is known as serving as leader of The Inner Circle, one of AEW's popular factions. [58] On March 13, 2010, at The Vision, Kingston was defeated by Big Van Walter in a singles match. (Icarus and Gran Akuma). The last person that ever wrote me a letter was my grandma.". [31] Kingston returned to ROH at the June 29 tapings of Ring of Honor Wrestling, saving Mike Mondo from Steen and Jimmy Jacobs. This is just some bullshit stunt. [18] On March 21 Kingston re-ignited his old feud with BDK's newest recruit Lince Dorado by facing him in a singles match. Eddie Kingston Explains Why Wrestling Championships Are A 'Big Deal' Although they're divorced, Allin and Kelly remain friends. Guevara famously proposed to his ex-fiancee Pamella Nizio at an AEW how in his hometown of Houston, Texas. For some reason, that woke me up. And that's when I saw Brodie Lee and Jon Moxley. At 5'8" Darby Allin is one of AEW's shortest stars. I had known Brodie for years from the indie circuit. [103] The two would later resume their friendship and begin an alliance. As part of the gimmick, Kingston and Homicide wore suits and followed the Code of Honor. Eddie Kingston Early Life Edward More, better known as Eddie Kingston, was born on December 12, 1981, in Yonkers, New York, the USA. The Jericho Appreciation Society went on to win the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. [31] On September 15, during the second night of the 2012 King of Trios, Kingston made his seventh successful title defense against Osaka Pro Wrestling representative Tadasuke. 82 aimlessnameless 10 mo. For some reason, I checked my mailbox, probably looking for a miracle check or something, and I had a letter. [67], Kingston returned to ROH on March 4, 2012, at the 10th Anniversary Show, where he represented Chikara as the Grand Champion and had a confrontation with Kevin Steen. AEW: Real-Life Relationship Status, Age & Height Of The Male Wrestlers, 10 Problems Facing AEW Wrestlers (And How To Fix Them). RELATED: Charlotte Flair Joining Andrade In AEW Would Be A MistakeAndrade has been in a relationship with arguably the number one women's wrestler in the world, Charlotte Flair since 2019 and the two are currently engaged. I'd given my whole life to the business, and I was a failure, and it was time to call it a day. The 5'11" star receives a series of boos every time he comes out to the ring. I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Larry Sweeney. Eddie Kingston Opens Up About His Pro Wrestling Journey, Mental Health, AEW Photo Credit: AEW By Marc Middleton / Nov. 9, 2021 1:35 pm UTC Eddie Kingston is trending on social media today for. He's won over fans with his goth, skateboarding gimmick along with his daredevil moves. The group later became known as "The OGz". They weren't clapping. [10] In 2003 Kingston and Marciano began feuding with Mister ZERO and UltraMantis, the team known collectively as Ultra/ZERO. [17] At the end of the event Kingston's suspicions about Castagnoli were proven right as he turned rudo and formed the stable Bruderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK). The current tag team champions find themselves in a big storyline as they've turned heel to join Kenny Omega and the Good Brothers in reforming The Bullet Club. I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Brodie. 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So many days, I just didn't wanna be here anymore. I wasn't excited. [4], After taking a break from wrestling, Kingston returned to the ring in July 2005, turning face and teaming with Sabian, Equinox and Quackenbush to take on The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli, Gran Akuma and Arik Cannon). Then I'd wake up the next day and it was football Sunday, so I'd drink from noon till 2 a.m. Besides AEW, he has previously played wrestling in various competitions including Chikara, AAW Wrestling, Combat Zone Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor. [114] Kingston would face Punk at the Full Gear event in November, but lost. He said, "To me, people who say it's not a big deal will never be champion, or don't deserve to be champion. Then I started getting all these text messages, and then someone from AEW texted me, "Eddie, you're trending. AEW Star Eddie Kingston: In The Right Place - NY Sports Day [8] I mean, 20 f*cking years in this. [129] At the Capital Collision event in May 2022, Kingston faced Tomohiro Ishii, but was defeated. A true pro. People were scared that I was dead. Its #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! [73] After defeating The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) on November 16, Outlaw Inc. were named the next challengers for the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Eddie Kingston was born on 12 December, 1981 in Yonkers, New York, United States. [36], After a one-year hiatus, Chikara returned on May 25, 2014, with You Only Live Twice, where Kingston lost the Grand Championship to Icarus, ending his two and a half year reign. In their return match, the two defeated Marshall Law (Q.T. 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. I'd smash bottles. And that's why I'm telling this story, and I'm not pulling any punches, and all the old-school guys who don't want to hear this stuff, and think that we shouldn't talk about it, those guys can respectfully kiss my ass. But then, somehow, someone captured my rant and posted the clip on social media, and it made it all the way to Cody Rhodes and AEW. On Buzzlearn.com, Eddie is listed as a successful Wrestler who was born in the year of 1981. After the match Kingston once again refused to show respect to Castagnoli and was therefore beaten down. It looks like AEW just booked a Buried Alive match with a new name at Revolution. I'm 38 years old. Outside of brief stints in Impact and ROH, Kingston was a mainstay on the independent scene for 18 years before signing with AEW. [76], From 2007 to 2010, Kingston competed regularly in the New Jerseybased Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW) organization. ago You mean his wife divorced him because of the hideous scars from the fireball? Then he said, "Alright. Eddie Kingston is an unmarried man. [122], After this, Kingston began a feud with Jericho's ally Sammy Guevara. So when all these random people were standing up for me, I was just numb. [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. [20][21] On July 25 at Chikarasaurus Rex: King of Show Kingston and Dreamer were defeated in a non-title tag team match by Ares and Castagnoli. After achieving huge success in NJPW, Omega decided to become part of the elite when he signed with AEW. In two years, the Tony Khan promotion secured a television deal with Turner Networks with three . which is weird because if you were around back then you'd know how close Claudio and Eddie were. There He Is: Explanation Behind Eddie Kingston Quitting AEW Revealed BY Thomas Hall - ON March 3, 2023 IN AEW, News, ROH IMG Credit: All Elite Wrestling That explains it. I should just run out and start beating the shit out of you, like I'm some guy. fighter "In God's name who would stay? The 2-time AAW Heavyweight Champion entered the 21-year-old wrestling on October 12, 2002. The two were scheduled to face in a match at the All Out, but the match was cancelled after Kingston was suspended by AEW for getting into a legitimate backstage dispute with Guevara. I didn't think it was a tryout. [4] The following year the Wildcards teamed up with Jigsaw to form the Toxic Trio, while Icarus and Akuma recruited the help of Mike Quackenbush. Eddie Kingston's improbable 18-year odyssey to chance at AEW glory So far the 28-year-old has accomplished a lot in his AEW career. [34] Kingston later revealed that he had gotten drunk the previous night, punched a mirror in his hotel room and injured a tendon in his hand. I woke up one afternoon and there were just beer bottles smashed everywhere in my apartment. RELATED: Every Version Of Matt Hardy, Ranked From Worst To Best. [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. [102] At Revolution on March 7, Kingston rescued Jon Moxley after Moxley's main event match against Kenny Omega, turning face in the process. 169k Followers, 913 Following, 6,997 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Eddie Kingston (@eddiekingston81) eddiekingston81. Discover Eddie Kingston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. As with all wrestlers, as their popularity grows, fans want to know more about these stars. Now part of AEW, Moxley is treated like the top star his fans knew he was. Like, I'm really signed. Whether he's working behind the scenes or onscreen, the 6'2" is always the center of attention. [4] In the match Akuma forced Kingston to tap out and, as per stipulation of the match, both the Wild Cards were shaved bald, effectively ending the feud. pic.twitter.com/WqsXbLbTru, That was a bold strategy @starkmanjones #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/Nm5U02jG4j, Darby Allin makes it official, NEXT WEEK @ #QuakeByTheLake, it will be Darby Allin vs Brody King in a COFFIN MATCHTune into #AEWDynamite NOW on TBS! I'm on national television. [86] At the following event on November 9, they were defeated by Devon and Matt Hardy.[87]. He also performs for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH). 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. They're not going to sign me. His relationship details are not known. The couple is parents to three sons, and they're expecting their fourth child, a girl due later this year. They're work in ROH and NJPW is widely known, and now they're gaining new legions of fans thanks to AEW. The latest rumors, including Brock Lesnar finishing up, CM Punk accused of backstage politicking to win against Hangman Page, Goldbergs WWE contract, WWE Hall of Fame ceremony update, and more! So, after my match, for some reason, I just grabbed the microphone, and I just started doing what I do best. [19] On May 23 Kingston was set to wrestle one of his idols, Tommy Dreamer, at Chikara's eighth anniversary show, but the match was ruined by an interference from Castagnoli and Ares. [17], On January 31, 2010, at the season nine premiere Kingston, now a tecnico, replaced Lince Dorado, after he had turned on his tecnico teammates and joined BDK, and teamed up with Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw and Equinox in an eight-man tag team match against Castagnoli, Ares, Tursas and Dorado. On January 5, 2008, Tornado, Castagnoli and Kingston defeated the three-person unit of Hero, Necro Butcher and Hero's then-valet Candice LeRae in a No Disqualification match. As the son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes is proudly carrying on the family name. The group of male wrestlers is eclectic, young and old, short and tall. Kingston started his wrestling career in 2002, and has wrestled for numerous wrestling promotions, including Evolve, National Wrestling Alliance, Chikara, AAW Wrestling, Combat Zone Wrestling, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, Impact Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and Ring of Honor (ROH). Kingston and Bram primarily worked as a tag team during this run,. 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. I understand how & why they decided to troll the general public with their romance after the initial response to their relationship, but it hasnt made me want to see them on my screen even if theyre getting beaten up. I wrestled Cody, like I've wrestled 10,000 guys, 10,000 times before. I beat him up. And it's like he woke up the beast. Promotion. WWE Hall of Famer Shoots on Eddie Kingston After Anti-WWE Promo The Beginning. [16] However, once again Dorado refused to stay down and demanded the match to be restarted. Johnson & Fenner Were Married in 2017 During His Recovery From a Kidney Transplant Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson announces his retirement during a news conference with. 01.03.2023. There was no 8 Mile moment with me in front of the mirror. [4] After Moore was kicked out of the school, he became part of the second class of students to train at the Chikara Wrestle Factory, where he was taught by Mike Quackenbush and Chris Hero. Make time to read Eddie Kingston's soul-baring Players' Tribune post [92] On July 31, it was announced that Kingston had signed a contract with AEW. God left yesterday but I remain. I was supposed to be doing shows and I just didn't show up. 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[74] Outlaw Inc. received their title shot on December 14 at Final Battle 2013, but were defeated by reDRagon. 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. The full piece is a really great read and can be found at this link. Just the best guy. Matches Eddie Kingston Wrestlers Database CAGEMATCH - The Standing at a solid 6 feet tall, Cole is easily one of the most acclaimed wrestlers in the world and it's only a matter of time before Cole inserts himself in the main event scene of AEW. Eddie Kingston's Chikara disappearance! The duo won the IWA Mid-South Tag Team Championship once, and successfully defended them on numerous occasions. [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. He said everyone was really worried about me and he begged me to reach out. [105][106] At the Double or Nothing event on May 30, Kingston and Moxley challenged The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championship, but were defeated. I've been an addict. There's thousands of people. [69] He then went on to unsuccessfully challenge Steen for the ROH World Championship on August 11 at Boiling Point. RELATED: 10 Most Embarrassing Moments In Chris Jericho's CareerAside from wrestling and music, Jericho's greatest joy is his family. Cody's success in the wrestling world wouldn't be complete without the support of his wife Brandi Rhodes. [4] The feud came to an end on July 5, when Ultra/ZERO defeated the Wild Cards in the semifinals of the 2003 Tag World Grand Prix, after which Kingston and Marciano moved on to feuding with Team F.I.S.T. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match", "6/4 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of AEW Tag Champions The Young Bucks vs. Pac and Penta El Zero Miedo in a non-title match, Dustin Rhodes vs. Nick Comoroto in a bull rope match, Britt Baker's championship celebration, Jungle Boy and Christian Cage vs. He has legit beef with Chris Hero (apparently) and people conflate that with Claudio. Download AIW Events Right Now! Chikara was a juxtaposition: a fun, cartoonish, high concept, and irreverent promotion but also a source of world class training that launched the careers of Orange Cassidy, Chucky T, Brodie Lee and more. I wasn't married. I started talking trash. Edward's other ring names are Eddie Moore, King, and Kingston. [63] On night one, he defeated Daniel Makabe in the first round. On the February 9 episode of Impact Wrestling, the DCC defeated Eli Drake and Tyrus in a handicap match. Share. It's not my thing. On April 11, 2008, Kingston no-showed a scheduled event, resulting in IWA Mid-South owner Ian Rotten stripping him of the championship. During the match, Kingston harassed Ruckus, a member of The Vulture Squad in ROH and Kingston's stablemate in BLKOUT in other promotions, and claimed he'd be in Philadelphia on March 16, 2008 during ROH's Take No Prisoners pay-per-view. [35] On April 6, Kingston defeated Hallowicked for his tenth successful defense of the Grand Championship. On October 4, 2017, Kingston announced his departure from Impact Wrestling.[90]. 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. [52] This was suspected by many to be an angle, but was later found out to have been legitimate. Thirty-eight years old. CM Punk Declares He Will Return To Wrestling In Instagram Exchange. [4] On September 18, 2004, the Wild Cards won the IWA Mid-South Tag Team Championship and enjoyed reasonable success outside of Chikara, until a knee injury forced Marciano into retirement, thus disbanding the team. A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans, Eddie Kingston doesnt care about Sammy & Tays wedding.