AEW star Eddie Kingston has been sidelined for more than a year following severe injuries sustained during a 2024 NJPW Strong Resurgence match. The latest Eddie Kingston AEW injury update reveals the wrestler’s slow recovery and uncertain return to the Jacksonville-based promotion.
Kingston, once at the peak of his career, suffered a broken tibia, torn meniscus, and ACL in his bout against Gabe Kidd. These injuries have kept the 43-year-old performer out of action since the incident. While he continues to rehabilitate, the timeline for his comeback remains unclear under Tony Khan’s leadership of AEW.
Wrestling insider Sean Ross Sapp recently disclosed that Kingston’s recovery progress is gradual, partly due to his age. Sapp also noted that Kingston has been improving his nutrition with the help of former WWE star and Brazilian fitness coach Cezar Bononi, aiming to support his rehabilitation efforts.
Milestone Highlights in Eddie Kingston’s AEW Career
On July 22, Eddie Kingston marked five years with All Elite Wrestling, having made his debut in 2020. His first televised match was at Dynamite against Cody Rhodes, answering Rhodes’ TNT Title Open Challenge. Although Kingston lost that no-disqualification match in under 12 minutes to The American Nightmare, his popularity grew steadily thereafter.
Throughout his tenure with AEW, Kingston has earned multiple championships, including the AEW Continental Championship and the ROH World Title. Additionally, he claimed the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship before losing it in the match where he sustained his serious injuries against Gabe Kidd in 2024.
Kingston’s Future Remains Uncertain Amid Recovery Attempts
The Mad King’s ongoing rehabilitation continues without a definite return date, leaving fans and the wrestling community in anticipation. Given the severity of his injuries and the measured pace of recovery, his next steps in AEW remain unclear. How Kingston’s career will advance and when he might reappear in the ring are questions that only time will answer.
