Eddie Kingston joined AEW after answering Cody’s open challenge for the TNT Championship in July 2020. He would sign officially with the company a week later before proving to everyone why he is one of the most beloved wrestlers on the independent circuit.
Kingston sent out a tweet on 9th November 2021, sharing the article for The Players’ Tribune, following it up with an explanation. He talks about his mental health and how he is just a man who makes mistakes.
What Inspired Eddie Kingston?
In the self-penned article The Mad King reflects on the things that inspired him to become a wrestler while touching on his love for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He talks about a tape he received that had the famous June ‘94 match between Toshiaki Kawada and Mitsuharu Misawa, explaining how this “grainy VHS tape” lit a fire within him. He had never seen anything quite like it and his love for these men and their in-ring style can still be seen to this day.
He also mentions Jerry Lawler and a very important tape, “Memphis’ Bloodiest Brawls”, which would greatly influence his in-ring style and love for the more hardcore style of wrestling.
Eddie Kingston credits pro-wrestling with keeping him out of trouble.
The article came out days before Eddie Kingston is set to face off against CM Punk this Saturday at AEW: Full Gear.
Kingston’s writing was from the heart and showcased his trademark honesty. The sincerity of the article proved that The Mad King remains a man of the people.
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