![]() Just a few days ago, I had the opportunity to speak to “The Mad King” Eddie Kingston. ![]() Between his resume and the vocal fan support, AEW got the message and officially signed Eddie Kingston to a contract. It easily could’ve been the last that AEW saw of Eddie Kingston, but fans rallied behind the veteran by getting #SignEddieKingston trending on Twitter. After just over 11 minutes of No Disqualification chaos, Cody Rhodes had prevailed and Eddie Kingston had failed to capture the TNT Championship. In a few short minutes, Kingston delivered a powerful promo calling back to the obstacles he’s had to overcome in life and the grind that brought him to that moment. On July 16, 2020, Eddie Kingston made his first appearance on AEW Dynamite by answering Cody’s TNT Championship Open Challenge. Throughout his nearly two decades in the wrestling industry, Eddie Kingston has taken a winding path through Chikara, CZW, PWG, Ring of Honor, Impact Wrestling, and even the NWA in 2019 before finally landing in AEW. Just two days ago, Eddie Kingston celebrated the 19-year anniversary of his professional wrestling debut. Tonight, AEW Dynamite celebrates the one-year anniversary of their premiere on TNT. to be the top man. If beating Punk gets me that one step closer to it then that’ll be the icing on the cake.By Patches Chance 2 years ago Ahead of tonight’s AEW Dynamite anniversary episode, Eddie Kingston talked about his promo process, why he stays humble, For The Culture, and much more. "Whether it’s me and Mox as a tag team, the TNT championship, or the big one, the grandaddy of them all. The goal for me has always to be a champion. ![]() He admitted: “Fighting CM Punk was never the goal for me. He wasn’t there when I first got to AEW. With the AEW roster stacked with numerous talents capable of filling main event and championship spots, Kingston intends to use his showdown with Punk as an elevator to further opportunities. With his meeting with CM Punk loitering intently on the horizon, Kingston, following his hefty rise over the last year, is not prepared to settle for one moment of glory with one of wrestling’s most high-profile names. This can all be taken away at any moment just like 2020 has shown us.” I did not expect this, and I have to pinch myself every once in a while. I still don’t think it’s real. I’m just trying to live in the moment. ![]() "I’ve had doubts my whole career. I’ve had doubts my whole life. “When people tell you they always believed something was going to happen, I think they’re lying," he said. A staple of small hall bonanzas for almost two decades, Kingston almost resigned himself to accepting that position and sharing one of 2021’s most eagerly anticipated matches alongside CM Punk never crossed his mind. Occupying a senior spot on a PPV alongside some of wrestling’s biggest names is something that Kingston envisioned for himself when busting his body for cheques all over the world. That was the biggest match for me, but this weekend, personally, it’s me and Punk.” Professionally, it was me and Moxley last year because I truly believe in my heart that the AEW World title is the biggest prize in all of America. “I wouldn’t say it’s the biggest match of my career but it’s definitely the most personal match. “It’s 15 years in the making,” says Kingston to DAZN when asked about his upcoming clash with the son of Chicago. Despite both wrestlers possessing prominent backgrounds on the indy scene, this will be the first encounter between the pair and Kingston admits that the stakes are high. This Saturday, at Full Gear, Kingston will face off with CM Punk following a short feud that has already saw bundles of energy from both veteran competitors. Carl Froch hits out at former opponent - 'I wanted to smash his head in'.Canelo Alvarez lines up two-weight world champion for next title defence.Jason Quigley sends message to critics ahead of Edgar Berlanga fight.
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