[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. 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. Your uncle's not a wrestler!!!". 6,997 posts. I did my job. Andrade El Idolo went from NXT Champion to largely overlooked WWE main roster talent to making a splash by signing with AEW in the summer of 2021. Eddie Kingston Age, Wiki Eddie Kingston is 40 years old as of 2022. He also rekindled his feud with Hero during the 2007 Ted Petty Invitational, and on the final night of the tournament, Kingston defeated Hero in a Last Man Standing match, which is considered the 2007 Match of the Year for the company. Chad drives a Miata and is married to Keighleyanne. [123] Instead, Kingston faced Tomohiro Ishii on the All Out pre-show in a winning effort. Share. Much like onscreen, MJF finds himself in trouble when it comes to his personal life. 82 aimlessnameless 10 mo. Cody referenced ALL IN on SmackDown, and The Bucks noticed. [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. Hero rubs me the wrong way. After Homicide and Eddie jumped Kevin Steen and Cliff Compton during their No DQ match a tag team match was announced. Throughout his two decades in the business, Kingston has worked for several promotions, including Chikara and ROH. [31] Afterwards, Kingston was attacked by Tim Donst. [93] On the August 22 episode of Dynamite, Kingston created an alliance with The Butcher and The Blade and the Lucha Brothers (Pentagn Jr. and Rey Fnix). 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. 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 . He was faced with losing his house, and having to move back in with his parents if something didn't happen. [22] On October 23 Kingston represented Chikara in the torneo cibernetico match, where the company's originals faced BDK. Just the best guy. [26][27][28], From May to October 2011, Kingston took part in 12 Large: Summit, a tournament used to determine the first ever Chikara Grand Champion. When it comes to AEW's male roster, their talent is stacked. In their return match, the two defeated Marshall Law (Q.T. Even when AEW called me and told me that they wanted to offer me a contract, it just didn't sink in. The 35-year-old is making strides in the wrestling business and creating his own iconic career. I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Brodie. [31] Kingston's fourteenth defense on June 2 at Aniversario: Never Compromise ended in controversy, when, just as his challenger Icarus had locked him in a submission hold, the ring was attacked by a group named "Condor Security", ending the match in a no contest. Updated: Jan 5, 2022. [46] After a successful world title defence against Justice Pain at Night of Infamy 5, due to Hero interfering and accidentally hitting Pain, Kingston lost the title to Pain in a three-way elimination match, also involving Hero. [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. 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. You beat him up good.". 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. [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. Eddie Johnson's Wife Nakia Fenner: 5 Fast Facts to Know - Heavy.com I powerbombed him onto some thumbtacks. And he's telling me to come out and shit on him. Evans). Someone in AEW is getting buried six feet deep on pay-per-view. If I'm done, then at least I have this. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Whether fans love him or hate him, there's no denying Kenny Omega is one of the best wrestlers in the world. He talked about selling some of his wrestling boots to make his mortgage payment. For some reason, that woke me up. Currently, the six-foot star is AEW World Champion, and he may soon add the Impact World Championship to his resume. 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! I woke up one afternoon and there were just beer bottles smashed everywhere in my apartment. On September 9, 2018 Kingston lost to Brody King at PCW Ultra's Vision Quest in Wilmington, California. [129] At the Capital Collision event in May 2022, Kingston faced Tomohiro Ishii, but was defeated. As the son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes is proudly carrying on the family name. Soon after missing the second event, Kingston's name was removed from the roster page. The match devolved into a backstage fight during which Matt Hardy suffered amnesia after being knocked off a forklift by one of the DCC members. At 50-years-old, Jericho isn't slowing down anytime soon. (And I'm so proud of him for showing real courage right now. He was previously in a relationship with wrestler Allie Kat, but they broke up in 2019. [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. On the February 9 episode of Impact Wrestling, the DCC defeated Eli Drake and Tyrus in a handicap match. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? [92] On July 31, it was announced that Kingston had signed a contract with AEW. From his debut through the end of 2004, most of his activity involved tagging with Marciano as the Wild Cards. 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. [69] He then went on to unsuccessfully challenge Steen for the ROH World Championship on August 11 at Boiling Point. He took birth in Yonkers, New York, U.S. His zodic sign is Sagittarius and his religion is not mentioned. which is weird because if you were around back then you'd know how close Claudio and Eddie were. Eddie Kingston On What He'll Tell His Mom When He Wins AEW - 411MANIA Throughout his 15-year career, Cody has worked for various promotions, including WWE. [39] This led to a rivalry between Kingston and Flood's second-in-command, Jimmy Jacobs, which culminated on December 6 at Tomorrow Never Dies, where Kingston defeated Jacobs in a grudge match.[40]. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Kingston did not appear in CZW for nearly a year following this, but eventually made his return at New Years Resolutions on January 12, 2008, in the main event for the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. Whats up with Eddie Kingston and Claudio? : SquaredCircle Eddie Kingston Explains Why Wrestling Championships Are A 'Big Deal' A true pro. 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. About to move back in with his mother. 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! How dare you. Matchguide Eddie Kingston Wrestlers Database - CAGEMATCH [61] On night three, he partnered Kim Ray in a defeat to Hot & Spicy (Axel Dieter Jr. and Da Mack). [4], Kingston, along with fellow BLKOUT stable members Joker and Ruckus, went on to the finals of the 2008 King of Trios tournament, coming up short against the team of El Pantera, Incognito and Lince Dorado, when Kingston tapped out to Dorado's Chikara Special. Eddie Kingston's improbable 18-year odyssey to chance at AEW glory I stumbled back. I'm so lucky to have had a friend like Larry Sweeney. Not only is the 37-year-old an onscreen talent, but he also serves as an EVP. ", And you know how little kids are: "What??? 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. pic.twitter.com/v5NikJ78Sg. 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. I mean, 20 f*cking years in this. I didn't think it was a miracle. The 5'11" star receives a series of boos every time he comes out to the ring. The bi-racial wrestler didn't know why Jericho thought his relationship was something . I just noticed that they were smiling. But he couldn't save himself. [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. 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. Eddie Kingston got the opportunity to work with Ring Of Honor for several years on and off, but in 2012 he began to become a more regular feature on the product. 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 beat him up. I tried to make somebody out there watching feel something. 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. [50] In his return match at Redemption on March 10, 2007, Kingston defeated Hydra. I wouldn't have music. [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. Over the years, rumors have circulated about his love life, but Omega being a private person has never commented about his dating history. long-time girlfriend Britt Baker being AEW Women's Champion. He's won over fans with his goth, skateboarding gimmick along with his daredevil moves. I swear to you, when I got to the show and I was backstage, I was just numb. I have been an angry kid. If Alex hadn't sent me that letter, I don't think I would be here today. [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. [4] On May 22, 2004, the Toxic Trio faced Icarus, Akuma and Quackenbush in an Ultimate Jeopardy match, where Kingston's, Marciano's and Icarus' hair, Jigsaw's and Akuma's masks and Quackenbush's various championship belts were on the line. [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. The Vulture Squad responded with Jigsaw challenging Kingston to face him in a match. The only reason I'm still doing this, and really the only reason I'm still on this earth is because of all the friends who never stop having my back. [84], During 2011, Kingston worked for the newly founded Urban Wrestling Federation (UWF) promotion. As for Omega's personal life, that's a bit of a mystery. I had known Brodie for years from the indie circuit. [11] After the tournament Kingston was not seen in Chikara for two months, but when he returned in May, he quickly targeted the man who had forced him to tap out at King of Trios, Lince Dorado. The Kingston & Blackpool Combat Club feud with Jericho Appreciation has gone on a little too long, and theres no guarantee Eddie will win even after he beats Contis hubby up on Sept. 4 in Chicagoland. update: Five-time champ debuts on Dancing with the Stars, Bret Hart to U.K., Bully Ray, Huge weekend upcoming, new Hulk movie, Falir update, Ross on FS 1, Fedor talks Putin and Dana White, Raw tonight, Women and UFC, Thesz vs. Gagne", "11/28 AAW in Chicago new AAW Hvt. 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? I walked out through that curtain that night a very broken man. I'd burned too many bridges. [122], After this, Kingston began a feud with Jericho's ally Sammy Guevara. [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. I was supposed to be doing shows and I just didn't show up. SmackDown recap & reactions: Like father, like son. By Sean Rueter @s1rude Nov 9, 2021, 11:00am EST. He's currently the TNT Champion, and recently he teamed up with veteran wrestler Sting for a match against Brian Cage and Ricky Starks. Eddie Kingston Wife, Age, Wiki, Ethnicity, Height, Net Worth Edward's father is Irish, while his mother is Puerto Rican. But another guy who changed my life was Brodie Lee. I didn't even deserve it, but he let me have that moment, and it changed my life. When the match aired on TV, something weird started happening with my phone. I called Alex and I crawled up out of my hole. 3 SmackDown, but Rousey isnt expected to miss WrestleMania. Bram and Kingston would face Decay in a losing effort, after James Storm attacked Abyss, resulting in a disqualification. Aside from wrestling, Matt's personal life has also made headline news. Eddie Kingston MadKing1981 twitter. In June, Konnan and Diamante returned, both showing suspicion about King's involvement with the group. [111][112][113], Immediately following his loss to Danielson, he would interrupt an interview segment with CM Punk, beginning a feud between the two of them. The competing stables would have a variety of matches against each other throughout the year, with various members facing off one-on-one. 5 mo. Eddie Kingston Opens Up About His Pro Wrestling Journey, Mental Health, AEW Like, I'm really signed. [37] Afterwards, Kingston turned rudo and joined the Flood stable in order to regain the Grand Championship. Ronda Rousey legitimately injured, per report. I wasn't talking to anybody. As one of the youngest full-time male wrestlers on AEW's roster, the 24-year old Jungle Boy still has his best years as a wrestler ahead of him but he is already tremendously over with fans as part of the Jurassic Express team with Luchasaurus. He also performs for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH). [38] The alliance, however, was short-lived with Kingston turning on the Flood on September 21. But last year, Kingston's life changed for the better. [43] After a successful title defense on June 12 against Cult Fiction (Brain Damage and Masada), Kingston threw his World Tag Team Championship belt down and once again quit CZW. [43][44] Seven months later on September 9, Kingston defeated Chris Hero to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship after an extended feud. Eddie Kingston Seeks Career-Defining Moment vs. Jon Moxley