During the latest episode of AEW Collision, former WWE star Big Bill delivered a surprising pitch for Eddie Kingston‘s AEW return, sparking intense anticipation among fans. Kingston, known as The Mad King, has been sidelined for over a year due to an injury sustained at the NJPW Strong Resurgence event in May of the previous year.
Big Bill’s Demand Highlights Kingston’s Absence
Big Bill, previously known as Big Cass in WWE, used a backstage promo to call out Kingston directly, emphasizing their shared roots in New York City. Despite Kingston’s long absence from the ring, Bill expressed frustration over not hearing from him recently, challenging Kingston’s claim as a tough competitor in AEW.
“I come from a place where real tough guys are made, New York City. And there’s another guy here in AEW from New York City who claims to be a tough guy; he loves to run his mouth. But I haven’t heard from him in a long time, I haven’t seen him in a long time. Hell, I don’t even know where he’s at. So, I am officially calling you out Eddie Kingston.”
—Big Bill, Former WWE Star
Edit Kingston’s Recent Matches and Injury Background
Eddie Kingston’s last match in AEW took place at the Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view, where he teamed with Adam Copeland and Mark Briscoe in a trios match against the House of Black, which ended in defeat. His most recent bout occurred in a no-ropes last-man-standing match at NJPW Strong Resurgence 2024, where he faced Gabe Kidd. Kingston lost that match and suffered an injury, leading to his extended absence.
Anticipation Builds Over Kingston’s Response
With Big Bill’s public challenge now aired, AEW fans are closely watching for any indication from Kingston. The tension created by this unexpected call-out adds pressure to Kingston’s eventual return, raising questions about how he will address both his injury and this new rivalry. The outcome could shape upcoming storylines and impact AEW’s wrestling scene significantly.
The Eddie Kingston AEW return pitch by Big Bill not only reignites interest but also brings an element of real emotion to the scripted environment, deepening the fans’ investment during this tense period.
