But Hardy's now found happiness with with Reby Sky, whom he married in October 2013. I didn't think about anything except, I need to pay my mortgage. [128] On the January 8, 2022 episode of Strong, Kingston returned to defeat Gabriel Kidd. [119] Soon after, Jericho would attack his former friends Santana and Ortiz and form the villainous Jericho Appreciation Society and continue to feud with Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz as well as the Blackpool Combat Club. He got the chance to compete as a singles star and represent himself at a high level to keep growing as a performer. pic.twitter.com/KPgN0UcpWv, The Lethal Injection gets the victory for Jay Lethal! [31] Kingston made his third successful title defense on April 28, defeating Kevin Steen via disqualification in an interpromotional match between Chikara and Ring of Honor. He saved my life. ", I said, "You know I'm signed right? [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. [31] During the weekend of May 3 and 4, Kingston made two more successful title defenses against Green Ant and Mark Angelosetti. Throughout his two decades in the business, Kingston has worked for several promotions, including Chikara and ROH. Download AIW Events Right Now! [126] During an interview with Lexy Nair, Kingston was asked what was going on with him, Kingston, who had already packed his bags, said "I quit AEW", and then walked out the nearest door. [4] On August 13, Hero defeated Kingston in a singles match, that would lead the two into feuding with each other over at Combat Zone Wrestling, while in Chikara they were kept apart from each other following the match. 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. (Icarus and Gran Akuma). [37] Afterwards, Kingston turned rudo and joined the Flood stable in order to regain the Grand Championship. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old? [6][7], Edward Moore was born on December 12, 1981, in Yonkers, New York, to an Irish father and a Puerto Rican mother. I didn't even deserve it, but he let me have that moment, and it changed my life. Not only does AEW have a diverse mix of legends and rising stars on their roster but they also intermingle amongst each other in a romantic sense very often. [122], After this, Kingston began a feud with Jericho's ally Sammy Guevara. ", And he said, "Alright, but let's give you a microphone then. I've lost too many friends in this business to shut my mouth and bury all of these emotions with pills and booze. The six foot, two inch wrestler proves he still has what it takes to keep up with the young guns. Updated: Jan 5, 2022. [61] On night three, he partnered Kim Ray in a defeat to Hot & Spicy (Axel Dieter Jr. and Da Mack). 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. [101] At New Year's Smash on January 13, 2021, Kingston was defeated by Pac. Just the best guy. I decided in that moment that I couldn't quit. Although, they may portray bad guys on television, in real-life Matt and Nick are family men. [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. He also has quite a bit of time to do so as he is only 32 years old. Eddie's Twitter has been blowing up all this morning because of Jericho and his team of brainless sports entertainers. 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. [4] Following the loss, Kingston attacked Hallowicked and attempted to remove his mask. Charlotte Flair Joining Andrade In AEW Would Be A Mistake, 5 Wrestlers The Young Bucks Love (& 5 They Don't), Every Version Of Matt Hardy, Ranked From Worst To Best, 10 Most Embarrassing Moments In Chris Jericho's Career, 10 Great Women's Wrestlers Who Never Got Their Big Break, 10 Former Impact/TNA Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Are Still Wrestling, Every WWE Tag Team Championship, Ranked By Belt Design. But for at least a couple minutes last night, they all entertained me and sold me on a PPV match. [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. [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). They weren't clapping. [64] On night two, he defeated The Rotation in the quarter-final. ", He said, "How am I gonna tell my son not to be a quitter when his uncle quit on his dream? They're not going to sign me. Kingston and Bram primarily worked as a tag team during this run,. There's thousands of people. [117] The rivalry would continue after Kingston returned the following month, with the two agreeing that they would wrestle each other at the Revolution event. [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. Please enter a valid email and try again. Aside from wrestling, Matt's personal life has also made headline news. He's currently the TNT Champion, and recently he teamed up with veteran wrestler Sting for a match against Brian Cage and Ricky Starks. . In June it was announced that BLKOUT was planning on disrupting ROH's pay-per-view taping, Respect is Earned II, on June 7. [118] At Revolution on March 6, Kingston would defeat Jericho by submission. . He was born on December 12, 1981. I'm like, "A letter? The couple met while in WWE and married in September 2013. [4], In 2007, Kingston turned heel (villainous) when he was pinned in an eight-man tag team match. It was setting up something where well see Eddie beat Sammy up! 36-year-old Matt has been married to his wife Dana since 2008, and the couple has a son and a daughter. WWE Hall of Famer Shoots on Eddie Kingston After Anti-WWE Promo And he's telling me to come out and shit on him. It wasn't until two weeks later I was on vacation out in Montana with my girlfriend, and we were just sitting in the car, about to go inside her friend's house, and I paused for a second and I turned to her and said, "Hey wait. On September 9, 2018 Kingston lost to Brody King at PCW Ultra's Vision Quest in Wilmington, California. Updated on January 6th, 2021 by Patrick Mocella: While the normal advice for years among wrestling fans from veterans was that wrestlers should not date fellow wrestlers inside the industry, the current wrestling landscape has changed so that wrestlers very frequently date one another, and this is very true in the case of AEW's roster. Meanwhile, 31-year-old Nick has three children with his wife Ellen, whom he's been married to since 2011. As the faction was leaving, the Hardys challenged them to an immediate match and put their titles on the line; whether this was a handicap match or not and what its official result was have never been specified. Kingston was revealed as a member of the masked gang Death Crew Council (DCC) on the November 10, 2016 episode of Impact. On the February 9 episode of Impact Wrestling, the DCC defeated Eli Drake and Tyrus in a handicap match. Follow. [31][33] Kingston was next scheduled to defend his title against Green Ant on March 9, but ended up no-showing the event. AEW's Eddie Kingston on wrestling for years before joining AEW. ", And I said, "Trending? Because I am just some guy. Didn't have any kids. A lot of Kingston's early gimmick came from being a rookie tag team guy in CHIKARA with his best friend Blackjack Marciano. I had known Brodie for years from the indie circuit. Whether he's holding the AEW World Championship or competing in a hardcore match, Moxley is having the time of his life. You beat him up good.". 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! [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. Mox said, "You did good. Eddie Kingston Also known as Kingston, King Overview News and Rumors Articles Career Career highlights Titles Matches Match Statistics Matchguide Feuds Promos Rivals Tournaments Tag Teams & Stables Entourage Awards Themes DVDs Commentary Career Ratings Comments Matchguide It's hard not to notice the happiness emanating from the 35-year-old. As usual, AEW doles out YouTube videos slowly. Does that mean I get paid more? RELATED: 10 Problems Facing AEW Wrestlers (And How To Fix Them). I did my job. I was supposed to be doing shows and I just didn't show up. I'd smash bottles. For some reason, I checked my mailbox, probably looking for a miracle check or something, and I had a letter. [16], In late 2008 Kingston would team up with Brodie Lee and Grizzly Redwood to form an alliance that would later be named The Roughnecks. It's everywhere. [4] After Castagnoli defeated Kingston via countout at the 2009 Young Lions Cup,[4] the two of them were booked in a "Respect Match" at the season eight finale Three-Fisted Tales, where the loser of the match had to show respect to the winner. Let us know what you think. I'd given my whole life to the business, and I was a failure, and it was time to call it a day. Make time to read Eddie Kingston's soul-baring Players' Tribune post. Even when AEW called me and told me that they wanted to offer me a contract, it just didn't sink in. It also means when I win the world title it's gonna mean. [103] The two would later resume their friendship and begin an alliance. Kingston released a public interview on YouTube discussing the matter, but the footage was removed only hours later. 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. Someone in AEW is getting buried six feet deep on pay-per-view. I've been a depressed teenager. As with all wrestlers, as their popularity grows, fans want to know more about these stars. [50] In his return match at Redemption on March 10, 2007, Kingston defeated Hydra. Consider this guide on the age, height and relationship status of some of their male wrestlers ranging from the top of the card to their mid-card. On the November 3 episode of Impact Wrestling, the DCC attacked the Tag Champions. Tension Brewing Between Eddie Kingston & AEW? On April 11, 2008, Kingston no-showed a scheduled event, resulting in IWA Mid-South owner Ian Rotten stripping him of the championship. The 5'11" star receives a series of boos every time he comes out to the ring. The 6ft 1 in brawler impressed fans with his promo skills and athleticism. I tried to tell a story. Kingston participated in the 2008 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating Necro Butcher in the first round on Night One, but losing to Sami Callihan in the quarter-finals. Despite his small stature, Allin is one of the promotions hottest, young wrestlers. 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. BDK won the match, when Castagnoli pinned Kingston after a low blow. Cody referenced ALL IN on SmackDown, and The Bucks noticed. [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. This tag match saw Outlaw Inc. losing and they were never seen again. On September 29, 2016, Kingston was part of a group of about 40 wrestlers invited to a WWE tryout at their Performance Center. Eddie Kingston Seeks Career-Defining Moment vs. Jon Moxley pic.twitter.com/BW2rpKAKWF, The JAS predict Chris Jericho will win the #AEW Interim World Championship next week at #QuakeByTheLakeTune into #AEWDynamite NOW on TBS! I should just run out and start beating the shit out of you, like I'm some guy. The couple married in April 2017, and in November 2020 announced they were expecting their first child, a daughter due later this summer. [38] The alliance, however, was short-lived with Kingston turning on the Flood on September 21. He said everyone was really worried about me and he begged me to reach out. http://smartmarkvideo.com/promotions/absolute-intense-wrestling/aiw-mp4Grow your youtube channel by clicking here http://bbtv.. [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. But his best work has been showcased in AEW, where he serves also serves as an EVP. In memory of Alex, I'm telling this story. AEW's Sammy Guevara has issued a statement detailing his side of the story following a backstage incident with Eddie Kingston that led to a Kingston suspension.. 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. They're begging AEW to sign you.". The Beginning. Your uncle's not a wrestler!!!". On the December 1 episode of Impact Wrestling, Kingston and Bram faced The Broken Hardys for the TNA Tag Team Championship, but were ultimately defeated. [51] On April 7, at Out With the Old, In With the New, Kingston defeated Hero in a Loser Leaves Town match. So far the 28-year-old has accomplished a lot in his AEW career. Didn't have any kids. 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. [31] Kingston's ninth successful defense took place during Chikara's first weekend of 2013 on February 10, when he defeated Kevin Steen. [66], Kingston wrestled at the Ring of Honor Wrestling tapings on March 1, 2009, in Philadelphia, defeating Sami Callihan. Whats up with Eddie Kingston and Claudio? : SquaredCircle The best part? Now part of AEW, Moxley is treated like the top star his fans knew he was. But Ill admit the video package that aired on Dynamite last night (Aug. 3) was good stuff. Sammy Guevara & Tay Contis antics have mostly gotten go away heat from yours truly. [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). ", She hit me back, "No, this is a big deal. [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. For complete results and the live blog for Dynamite this week click here. Then I'd wake up the next day and it was football Sunday, so I'd drink from noon till 2 a.m. If I'm done, then at least I have this. 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. 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.