It’s been almost 15 months since Eddie Kingston last stepped into the wrestling ring. The former ROH World Champion had been on a lengthy recovery journey after sustaining injuries. Kingston made a powerful impact by defeating Gabe Kid at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s "Revival" event in May 2024. Following surgery that summer, he has been focused on healing and making his comeback. On July 5th, Kingston shared a photo on his Instagram Story showing himself back in the ring, signaling the start of his in-ring training again. When asked about his return by Pwin Cedar’s Mike Johnson, Kingston expressed eagerness to get back to fighting, acknowledging the difficulty but also his determination.
Because of his injury, Kingston was forced to withdraw from the 2024 Double or Nothing pay-per-view event. Derby Allin, who had just recovered from a broken leg, stepped in to replace him. During his rehab period, Kingston trained with former WWE and AEW talent Cezar Bononi. In an update video, Kingston spoke candidly about both his physical and mental struggles, noting that this had been the longest stretch without wrestling in his career.
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Fan Take: Eddie Kingston’s return is exciting news for AEW fans craving intense and passionate in-ring action. His comeback not only boosts AEW’s roster depth but also promises some electrifying matches that could elevate the sport’s storytelling and physicality.
