At the time of his AEW debut in 2020, Kingston was not on steady ground financially. The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for a man who made his living wrestling on the independent circuit and needed a quick paycheck to get him by.
These days, however, Kingston is one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. Incredible matches with the likes of Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson and CM Punk have cemented The Mad King as one of AEW’s must-see attractions.
Which is incredible in hindsight, considering that a few years earlier, Eddie Kingston was thinking of ending it all.
In a special WrestleTalk podcast, Eddie Kingston spoke highly of fellow New Yorker Homicide, stating that his dream trio’s team would be himself, Homicide and Jon Moxley. He also opened up about a time when the former IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champion inadvertently saved his life.
It’s safe to say Homicide was not best pleased when Kingston eventually told him the story of that night by the pond.
Homicide also saved Eddie Kingston at an AEW event
Though not a fully-fledged member of the AEW roster, Homicide managed to save Eddie Kingston in the ring as well as in real life.
The independent legend made his presence known at the Grand Slam edition of AEW Rampage in his and Kingston’s home state of New York.
Kingston and his partner on the night Jon Moxley were on the ropes against Minoru Suzuki and Lance Archer in a unsanctioned “Lights Out” match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Late in the match, Archer had Kingston lifted over his head and was preparing to deliver a devastating Blackout to the Mad King on a chair.
Suddenly, unfamiliar music blared across the stadium, and Homicide emerged from the crowd with a steel chair. He laid waste to the Suzuki-gun stable, allowing Eddie Kingston and Jon Moxley to pick up the victory. The three embraced and celebrated in front of a joyous New York audience to close out the night.
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