Eddie Kingston responds to Big Bill’s AEW challenge
A date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Eddie Kingston is officially ready to get back in the ring.
The stage was set for Kingston’s return when Big Bill called him out on AEW Collision last week. Kingston has now responded to the challenge and said he’s ready to compete.
“So got the phone call and the money is right contract is signed on my end,” Kingston posted. “So Big Bill you dumb goofy bastard just send [location].”
It’s been a long road back for Kingston, who will be wrestling his first match since May 2024. He suffered a broken leg, an ACL tear, and other knee damage while facing Gabe Kidd at an NJPW event. Recovering was a difficult process both mentally and physically for Kingston, but he revealed last month that he was back training in the ring.
The 43-year-old Kingston has risen from a cult favorite to one of the most popular babyfaces in AEW. He was the winner of the promotion’s first-ever Continental Classic tournament in 2023 and has also held gold as a former ROH World Champion and NJPW Strong Openweight Champion.
In his promo calling out Kingston, Big Bill called himself a real New York tough guy while claiming that Kingston is someone who just runs his mouth.
Did @TheCazXL + @BountyKeith just call out EDDIE KINGSTON?!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 7, 2025
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