Pro wrestling veteran Eddie Kingston shared an update on his AEW return during an interview on Cezar Bononi’s YouTube channel, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding his comeback. Kingston emphasized that while he is eager to return to action, the timing ultimately depends on AEW President Tony Khan and other backstage decisions, reflecting the complexities behind the scenes of professional wrestling.
Kingston explained the situation about his return and ongoing negotiations:
“I know people are asking, ‘When? When? When?’ It’s not up to me. There is a lot of business and backstage stuff that I don’t like to talk about because that’s not my job. My job, right now, is to be ready for when it’s time.”
—Eddie Kingston, AEW Wrestler
Booking Challenges Affect Potential Matchups
Kingston revealed that he has spoken with Tony Khan, who remains supportive but faces difficulty arranging matches for him. There are reportedly some wrestlers hesitant to face Kingston, which adds to the delay in scheduling his return bout. This stalemate underscores the complications of booking fights in AEW amid wrestler availability and preferences.
He elaborated,
“You never know when that call is. I talked to my boss [Tony Khan]. Everything is good. He has to book a fight. Some people don’t want to fight me. I don’t know who, but when they happen and they don’t want to fight me, Tony is like, ‘Okay. I can’t force nobody to do it.’”
—Eddie Kingston, AEW Wrestler
Health Status and Readiness for Action
Regarding his health, Kingston conveyed mixed feelings. Although medical clearance has not been granted yet, he feels physically capable due to recent practice and sparring sessions. Still, ongoing physical therapy and recovery remain priorities, as his strength has reportedly decreased during rehabilitation.
He commented,
“There is something else behind everything. Not with me. I don’t give a f**k. You’re going to get what you get with me, straightforward. Everything takes time. I’m not cleared yet. I feel, because I’ve done practice and sparring matches, I feel like I can go right now, but I’m not medical. When I went to PT, they said, ‘Oh, your strength went down.’ I’ve been doing more agility. I start six sessions of PT that I want to do. The guy who books the show has to book a fight. People have to say yes. People have to say yes to that stuff. It’s not just me being ready to rock and roll. It’s nobody’s fault. It’s a business. It happens. When it’s time, when I get cleared, when the fight is booked and everything is good to go, you will know.”
—Eddie Kingston, AEW Wrestler
What Lies Ahead for Kingston in AEW
While Eddie Kingston’s physical readiness signals that he could soon return to AEW programming, the decision lies with Tony Khan and the willingness of other fighters to engage with him. This ongoing negotiation and health recovery period place Kingston’s comeback date in limbo, keeping fans eager but uncertain. His straightforward approach underscores both the frustrations and realities of professional wrestling as a business intertwined with health and backstage dynamics.
