[69] He then went on to unsuccessfully challenge Steen for the ROH World Championship on August 11 at Boiling Point. But for at least a couple minutes last night, they all entertained me and sold me on a PPV match. [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]. pic.twitter.com/mD31m86Dfp, Jon Moxley doesn't care who wins tonight's match up between Chris Jericho & Wheeler Yuta, he's ready for either one NEXT WEEK at #QuakeByTheLake Tune into TBS NOW! I'd punch holes in the walls. In memory of Alex, I'm telling this story. [91], Kingston made his debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the July 22, 2020 episode of Dynamite, where he faced against Cody for the AEW TNT Championship in a No Disqualification match, but lost. Kingston appeared with BLKOUT, but failed to defeat Jigsaw, while Ruckus again tried to calm down both of his stables. Less than a week later, he signed a contract becoming AEW's newest member. 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. Kingston wrote about how he got into pro wrestling, what it was like tape trading in New York City years ago, watching the original ECW on "the religious channel" as a teenager, working the indies in front of just a few fans, and more. [31] Kingston's ninth successful defense took place during Chikara's first weekend of 2013 on February 10, when he defeated Kevin Steen. Self-destructive. [52] This was suspected by many to be an angle, but was later found out to have been legitimate. Allie, The Bunny is married to Blade in real life so it was a logical team. Bram and Kingston would face Decay in a losing effort, after James Storm attacked Abyss, resulting in a disqualification. Even better? Does that mean I get paid more? I mean, this is Cody Rhodes. In 2016, Eddie Kingston debuted in Impact Wrestling as a member of the Death Crew Council, alongside Bram and James Storm. ", And I said, "Trending? Something went wrong. 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. Rumor Roundup: Lesnar farewell, Punk vs. Hangman, Goldberg, WWE HOF, more! [99][100], On the November 18 episode of Dynamite, the Lucha Brothers would turn on Kingston after he and Butcher and Blade attacked Pac. [9], Moore made his professional wrestling debut, under the ring name Eddie Kingston, on October 12, 2002, at Chikara's seventh event, where he and BlackJack Marciano, the team known collectively as the Wild Cards, defeated Melvin Snodgrass and Lester Crabtree in a tag team match. But for at least a couple minutes last night, they all entertained me and sold me on a PPV match. 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. When he's not fighting in the ring, he spends time with his wife Amanda at their home in Virginia. [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. People were scared that I was dead. [58] On March 13, 2010, at The Vision, Kingston was defeated by Big Van Walter in a singles match. [51] On April 7, at Out With the Old, In With the New, Kingston defeated Hero in a Loser Leaves Town match. They weren't telling me that I was the man. Although, he's a famous wrestler, Page tends to lead a quiet life away from the camera. 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 is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. [56] He then appeared two years later, as part of the Joint@Venture event in February 2005. Published: Jan 5, 2022. At the following show, Hero challenged Kingston to a Loser Leaves Town match when he returned. 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. 169K followers. [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. I tried to tell a story. [10] In 2003 Kingston and Marciano began feuding with Mister ZERO and UltraMantis, the team known collectively as Ultra/ZERO. 1. [75] Kingston's last few ROH appearances were in the spring of 2014. I'm on national television. At the Bound for Glory on October 14, The OGz lost to LAX in a Concrete Jungle Death match. But he couldn't save himself. I decided in that moment that I couldn't quit. [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. 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. Kingston continued and wrote about how he kept wrestling, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit when he was working in the UK. Did Trent get taller? [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 wrote me a letter as a last resort. [24][25] The following September, Kingston made his first tour of Japan, with the Osaka Pro Wrestling promotion, which had a working relationship with Chikara. I cannot explain to you what happened next. [128] On the January 8, 2022 episode of Strong, Kingston returned to defeat Gabriel Kidd. Eddie Kingston is an unmarried man. Mox said, "You did good. I was about to lose my house. The Jericho Appreciation Society went on to win the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. 169k Followers, 913 Following, 6,997 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Eddie Kingston (@eddiekingston81) eddiekingston81. 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! 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. pic.twitter.com/sDHqP27qjj, What just happened between Adam Cole, #reDRagon and the Young Bucks?! On night one, he defeated Chuck Taylor in the first round. Download AIW Events Right Now! So I saw all this shit start popping up on my phone with that little bird, but I was confused. Had too much of a reputation. I've lost too many friends in this business to shut my mouth and bury all of these emotions with pills and booze. Ronda Rousey legitimately injured, per report. [130], On the March 2, 2023 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Kingston made his ROH return by challenging ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli to a match at Supercard of Honor. ", And you know how little kids are: "What??? ago. So I drank. It also means when I win the world title it's gonna mean. On the January 19 episode of Impact Wrestling, Bram and Kingston competed in the first ever Race for the Case, capturing the yellow briefcase when Kingston knocked it out of Jessie Godderz's hands and into Bram's, later learning they have the #2 call out spot for the February 2 Open Fight Night episode of Impact Wrestling. In August 2020, he and his wife, wrestler Priscilla Kelly divorced after two years of marriage. On December 19, 2009, at Final Battle 2009, ROH's first live pay-per-view, Kingston defeated Hero in a "Fight Without Honor" match to win the feud. [72] Kingston and Homicide, however, claimed that they had come to ROH to help Match Maker Nigel McGuinness and take out those they felt were bad for the promotion. Eddie Kingston is trending on social media today for a new lengthy piece he wrote for The Players' Tribune, just days before he locks up with CM Punk at the AEW Full Gear pay-per-view. The Elite for the AEW Trios Titles, Saraya vs. Britt Baker", "Eddie Kingston "Quits" AEW After Dynamite", "2021.11.27 NJPW STRONG SHOWDOWN 2021 | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING", "2022.01.08 NEMESIS | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING", "NJPW Capital Collision live results: Tanahashi vs. Ospreay vs. Moxley vs. Robinson", "Eddie Kingston challenges Claudio Castagnoli to ROH World title match", https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=224204, "Mon. At the tapings he reunited with Homicide as Outlaw Inc., feuding with The Wilds Cards (Thom Latimer and Royce Isaacs) and The Dawsons (Dave and Zane Dawson) over the NWA World Tag Team Championship. Twitter, social media, all that stuff I still don't really get how it works. Aside from wrestling, Matt's personal life has also made headline news. The 38-year-old Kingston, who grew up in Yonkers, considered retirement in 2019, but continued to wrestle so his new nephew and now a niece would have something they could be proud of their. 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Now let's go kick these guys' asses.". Its #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! [114] Kingston would face Punk at the Full Gear event in November, but lost. He walked up to me all serious, and he goes, "Hey, where's the Eddie Kingston I know?". After the match Kingston once again refused to show respect to Castagnoli and was therefore beaten down. But Ill admit the video package that aired on Dynamite last night (Aug. 3) was good stuff. Then I started getting all these text messages, and then someone from AEW texted me, "Eddie, you're trending. Edward's other ring names are Eddie Moore, King, and Kingston. [30] On February 26, 2012, Kingston made his first defense of the Grand Championship, defeating Vin Gerard, with whom he had developed a rivalry during the 12 Large: Summit. Chris Jericho and members of the Jericho Appreciation Society leaked that Eddie Kingston has been married to Mina Santos for over ten years. Eddie Kingston was trained and began wrestling with IWF in New Jersey, before moving to Chikara in 2002. The best part? [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. ), You know what's crazy? He was previously in a relationship with wrestler Allie Kat, but they broke up in 2019. Eddie Kingston formed a . I remember right before Mox kicked open the door and we walked down the aisle, he looked at me and he said, "Hey, get ready to be a f*cking star. How dare you. Throughout his 15-year career, Cody has worked for various promotions, including WWE. Tune in to #AEWDynamite LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! They weren't jumping around. The resulting feud lasted for over six months. [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. 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. He was faced with losing his house, and having to move back in with his parents if something didn't happen. [98] Due to this, an "I Quit" match between the two was set up for the Full Gear event on November 7, which Kingston lost. The Beginning. [88] Kingston lost to Bull Dempsey on January 26, 2018, at House of Hardcore 37. I probably would have drank myself to death. 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? Because I am just some guy. 6,997 posts. update: Last night's main events, UFC specials this week, Snooki, UFC activities", "Radican's Chikara "High Noon" iPPV coverage 11/13 -Quackenbush vs. Kingston, Young Bucks vs. champ, Sami Callihan returns, Hero, more", "AAW Tag Team Championship Titles Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", "2020 CBS Sports Wrestling Awards: Drew McIntyre stands out as Wrestler of the Year", "Crown Of Glory Championship Titles Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", "Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South Heavyweight Title", "IWA Mid-South November Pain 2017 Events Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2021", "March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddie_Kingston&oldid=1142627637, Eddie Kingston and BlackJack Marciano (hair), ACE Diamond Division Championship (1 time), Revolution Strong Style Tournament (2006), MBA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with, MBA Tag Team Championship Tournament (2005) - with Sabian, Ranked No. [35] On April 6, Kingston defeated Hallowicked for his tenth successful defense of the Grand Championship. Kingston was revealed as a member of the masked gang Death Crew Council (DCC) on the November 10, 2016 episode of Impact. I called Alex and I crawled up out of my hole. Your uncle's not a wrestler!!!". I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Larry Sweeney. Chad drives a Miata and is married to Keighleyanne. [57] On day two, he, Hallowicked and Skayde were defeated by Akuma, Jigsaw and Quackenbush. [101] At New Year's Smash on January 13, 2021, Kingston was defeated by Pac. Amid Flair's reported issues with WWE in 2021, it was rumored that Flair would jump ship to AEW partly to be side by side with her fiancee but that never happened. [62] Seven years later, Kingston returned to the promotion for the 2020 edition of 16 Carat Gold. fighter "In God's name who would stay? I've been down to my last dollar. I woke up one afternoon and there were just beer bottles smashed everywhere in my apartment. The issue led to changes on the Mar. Like, I'm really signed. [89] The DCC made their Impact Zone debut on the October 20 episode of Impact Wrestling, when they attacked The Tribunal, following the latter's loss to TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Broken Hardys. [53] Kingston returned to Combat Zone Wrestling on February 14, 2009, at its 10th Anniversary Show, in a losing effort to CZW World Heavyweight Champion Drake Younger in a No Rope Barbed Wire Deathmatch. I was doing what I love to do. 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. His scandalous break up with former WWE star Lita is well known. Then I'd wake up the next day and it was football Sunday, so I'd drink from noon till 2 a.m. To read a complete recap & review of all the nights events click here. Announces He Got Married. I got you, brother. I didn't think it was a tryout. 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. AEW's Eddie Kingston visits with Deuce & Mo to talk about the upcoming events in San Francisco and Sacramento, his years on the independent wrestling scene, . [4] In early 2009 The Roughnecks defeated the Order of the Neo-Solar Temple (UltraMantis Black, Crossbones and Sami Callihan) to advance to the 2009 King of Trios, where they ended up being eliminated in the first round by Team Uppercut (Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson and Dave Taylor). It looks like AEW just booked a Buried Alive match with a new name at Revolution. [54] Kingston and Younger went on to defeat The Best Around (TJ Cannon and Bruce Maxwell) on April 10, 2010, to win the CZW World Tag Team Championship. For today's post, we'll be taking a look at the age, height, and relationship status of a few of AEW's male wrestlers. [76], From 2007 to 2010, Kingston competed regularly in the New Jerseybased Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW) organization. [96] On the September 23 episode of Dynamite, Kingston received his AEW World Championship match against his former friend Jon Moxley, where he was defeated after passing out to a chokehold. So when all these random people were standing up for me, I was just numb. RELATED: Every Version Of Matt Hardy, Ranked From Worst To Best. 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. [82] Post-match, the three men collectively attacked Hero and showed signs of the forming of a new stable. The 6 footer has won over fans with his loner, alcoholic cowboy antics. Castagnoli won the match, but instead of showing respect, Kingston laid him out with a spinning back fist, after claiming that both him and his former tag team partner (Chris Hero) are shady and deserve respect from no one. ", He said, "How am I gonna tell my son not to be a quitter when his uncle quit on his dream? [37] Afterwards, Kingston turned rudo and joined the Flood stable in order to regain the Grand Championship. [77][78] He would hold the title for little over two months before losing it to Archadia. At only 5 feet 9 inches tall, El Idolo doesn't have height on his side but he makes up for it with lots of charisma and buckets of wrestling talent. Start a new life. The Young Bucks, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus vs. Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland for the AEW Tag Titles", "6/29 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta, Santana, and Ortiz vs. Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard, and Angelo Parker in a Blood & Guts match, Jade Cargill vs. Leila Grey for the TBS Title, Orange Cassidy vs. Ethan Page", "7/20 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston in a Barbed Wire Everywhere match, Christian Cage and Luchasaurus vs. [4] On May 24, 2009, at Aniversario Yang Kingston, who had claimed to being able to outwrestle Castagnoli, pinned him cleanly with an Oklahoma roll. pic.twitter.com/rWEELZlpJ4, Looks like we just got another title match added to #AEWBattleOfTheBelts III this Saturday at 8/7c on TNT: Wardlow (c) vs. Jay Lethal for the TNT Championship!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS right now! I'm suspicious. [64], Kingston made his first appearance in Ring of Honor at Death Before Dishonor IV on July 15, 2006, as the fifth member of Team CZW in the Cage of Death match, which Team CZW lost.[65]. pic.twitter.com/v5NikJ78Sg. At 5'8" Darby Allin is one of AEW's shortest stars. At 29-years-old, Page is at the height of his career. I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Throughout his two decades in the business, Kingston has worked for several promotions, including Chikara and ROH. I've been a depressed teenager. Rotten told the crowd that Kingston was "going through some personal problems", but that he was welcome back to the promotion once he got his act together. On the November 17 episode of Impact Wrestling, Kingston made his Impact in-ring debut teaming with Storm and Bram to defeat Edwards and Brother Nero in a No Disqualification 3-on-2 handicap match. Eddie Kingston is a famous American professional wrestler. Besides AEW, he has previously played wrestling in various competitions including Chikara, AAW Wrestling, Combat Zone Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor. I called out all the champions of the big-time promotions. 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. Kingston ended up winning his block of the tournament with a record of four wins and one loss to set up a final match with the winner of the other block, Mike Quackenbush. [47][48] Kingston was eliminated first, after suffering a legitimate broken ankle, after botching a backdrop.[48][49]. CM Punk Declares He Will Return To Wrestling In Instagram Exchange.
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