IF MADNESS WAS KING | Eddie Kingston Story So Far (AEW Documentary)

Eddie Kingston is one of AEW's realest and rawest stars and he is incredibly over with the AEW faithful. It took him 18 years on the independent circuit to be an overnight success and this is his story.
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0:00 Eddie Kingston Backstory and Retirement
3:37 Cody Rhodes vs Eddie Kingston
4:31 Eddie Kingston Signed to AEW
6:33 Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston
9:08 PAC vs Eddie Kingston
9:57 Brodie Lee Death and Eddie Kingston
10:47 Young Bucks vs Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston
12:45 Eddie KIngston teams with Darby Allin, Sting and Penta El Zero Miedo
13:35 Miro vs Eddie Kingston
14:19 Bryan Danielson vs Eddie Kingston
15:12 CM Punk vs Eddie Kingston
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[@AgeOfWrestling]

Do you think Eddie Kingston is World Champion material?

[@arnavverma5783]

DEFINETELY YES but i think not in 2022.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

@@arnavverma5783 yeah I feel like he’s should win it atleast once. It doesn’t even have to be a long run tbh.

[@hothotheat3000]

Only if he has LULU in his corner😜

[@PatxyR]

yes

[@robertmartin3201]

I say in early 2022

[@thavirunilnethu471]

Eddie Kingston doesn't cut a promo he *Preaches*

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Eddie Kingston’s promos are 🐐 level

[@xavierpark5937]

Geez bro whoaaa. Lol .

[@TitanIsBack]

"Unfortunately Eddie lost the match" is the story of Eddie's career. He has made people look like stars for twenty years when most can't even blurt out five words without stuttering. Eddie might lose every big match but there's one thing that's consistent and that's that you will always believe that Eddie could win.

[@juliusrandle2733]

The only thing he can do is talk

[@joekuvorkian]

​@@juliusrandle2733 talks, brawls, and wrestles just fine. I don't need him to do flips. He even throws a decent punch. My ONLY complaint is those damn corner chops.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

His time is finally here, though. He's NJPW Strong Openweight Champion right now. People continued to believe, and he _won!_

[@hothotheat3000]

Eddie’s mom is a real one for telling him to go to AEW.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

That’s a fact

[@JoseAlvarado-da-Amazing]

Eddie's mom is a GOAT

[@andrewburak1205]

He's definitely world champion material, if not TNT champ at the very least! He might not be the most fluid in-ring (even though he's still way better than people make him out), but he's got that passion and the promo ability that honestly fades the line between kayfabe and real life more than anyone else I've ever heard before

[@mrdude88]

TNT champion at best.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Yeah honestly if Eddie Kingston is the world champion he could be a success just from his promos alone. He’s been working towards being the world champion literally his whole life so he’d be amazing if he was world champ

[@treymatthews3353]

Honestly I definitely think he’s world championship material. Sure he might not have the ideal look but he cuts some of the realest promos I’ve ever seen. His promo style reminds me of a more passionate Samoa Joe which is very high praise. I still think he’s pretty good in the ring even if there are better I absolutely he can hold a world title. While MJFs promos with CM Punk have been great my god the one CM punk had with Kingston was something special

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

I say he goes after Team Taz and takes the FTW belt. It fits him. And he can bring prestige to it while teaching a young Hook to keep his eyes on the prize. Regardless of whatever happens, Kingston is gold and therefore should hold gold at some point to acknowledge the fact he's worthy of being called a Champion.

[@SleepyGrapes]

Eddie Kingston might not be the most “technical” wrestler, every one of his matches always feel like flights, and that’s a rare ability in pro wrestling today combine that with his mic skills and that’s for sure world champ material

[@ghostartist9648]

Madship part kiled me. So good to see you covering the talent that mostly has no relations with WWE. Getting to know more about these guys ❤️. Jamie Hayter Next please ❤️🔥🔥

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you for watching! I’m planning to do almost everyone on the AEW roster so stay tuned!

[@androgynousmaggot9389]

Jamie Hayter time in Stardom! Where girls become women wrestlers!

[@OVO-Adolf]

@@AgeOfWrestling why not wwe 🤔 u said u were a wrestling channel and wwe is wrestling too. Lots of these guys have good stories

[@fuvkjeremiah]

@@OVO-Adolf wwe is sports entertainment

[@sazzadalwahed9594]

Eddie Kingston is used like a upper card jobber. He deserves to win a title so far. Specially wanted to see him as Tag champs with Mox

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Yeah tbh he needs to atleast win the TNT championship soon

[@eman409]

Yeah im tired of seeing him lose every time he need one of those belt very soon

[@steveking1037]

They should make their own version of the Hardcore Title, and let Eddie wrestle backyard guys and whatever for it.

[@AnthonyAnalog]

"Oh shit, I forgot to point at the Wrestlemania sign." - Edward Kingship

[@crimsonbat5000]

we love eddie cuz he’s relatable and real

[@mrdude88]

We’ll never be the top dog in life like Eddie.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

That’s a fact 💯

[@MissMaryEmbroidery]

This was such a good watch! I’ve loved Eddie’s story & him getting to have a moment in the business he loves.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@missmoanypants]

I love his promo with Mox after that botched ring explosion. I have it saved in my favorites playlist.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Eddie Kingston is wrestling's real life Cinderella story- almost 20 years slaving away in the indie scene, only ever getting a taste of the semi-big time when he had a stint in TNA during one of its lowest periods... then AEW springs into existence and builds a home for him, and Eddie makes it his own. Seriously, that backstage speech he delivered during the Brodie Lee Celebration of Life secured him as the heart and soul of the promotion. Reading his Players' Tribune article really makes you tear up, because AEW coming calling for him then him getting a contract and becoming a big star there was like a _miracle_ for him. And now he's currently my favourite active wrestler in the world- not the _best_ wrestler, because my favourite wrestler has never been the "best" one (it's always been Mick Foley), but just the guy I want to get behind and see succeed the most. Is he World Champion material? Doesn't matter. That belt WILL be his because he'd _kill and die_ to get it. Eddie Kingston is the realest guy in wrestling. Also it's funny, isn't it, how pretty much every feud Eddie has had in AEW ends with "unfortunately Eddie lost", yet he still remains massively over? He's such an underdog, even when he's a heel.

[@randystephens1621]

It’s awesome watching recaps on these talented wrestlers and you do an amazing job in your videos Sonny! Keep up the incredible content brother!❤️

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you so much for watching I appreciate it ❤️

[@wowrgf]

Actually watching Eddie Kingston taught me never to quit....that's why I wake every morning and fight for my dream, Eddie is a Legend, and dealing with depression and addiction is something I can relate to... So thank you Eddie

[@MJFinn]

Fantastic video and storytelling, and yes, I do think he is world championship material, and I have faith he'll win it one day. Sorry for being late, but I'm finally here, and great video bro! Eddie is phenomenal

[@iconiclust]

VERY good quality videos my man!

[@mattparnall4148]

Eddie is one of so few wrestlers who aren't badly affected by losses. In fact, in some cases losing actually benefits him more, because it becomes fuel for his character. He is a character based wrestler, which feeds into his in ring, and that is what makes him stand out so damn much.

[@mistygillo140]

Eddie's story made me fall in love with him even more. I wish I could give him a hug and tell him how much I love him and how much he means to me. You saved my life Eddie I hope I get to thank you in person one day. #MYMADKING

[@Darksouls565]

You deserve 100k bro ur awesome keep up the good work

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you for watching bro real talk

[@greaterdale]

This was a great video! Hopefully Eddie Kingston holds that gold someday

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

I'm one of those people that took to Twitter after the match he had with Cody that night. The match itself was awesome and so was the promo before the match, but it was the post match promo he cut that really allowed me to connect with Eddie. I truly felt that passionate fire for wrestling I think all of us fans feel for the sport and I just knew he belonged there. No gimmicks, nothing fancy, just a wrestler willing to die for this shit. Eddie is easily in my top 5 favorites right now, and depending on the situation, he can be number one at any given time. The Mad King. 👑

[@1axe2grynd]

I see alot of vlogs with Eddie being interviewed by the other wrestlers and if you watch one you will forever be an Eddie fan no matter what!

[@MeMe-td1ye]

These videos are great

[@welcometheplagueyear]

I first saw eddie in LAX on impact with Santana, Homicide, and Ortiz. I just remember telling myself how good he was at promos. He was more of a manager but now I get to see him wrestle in AEW and I'm a big fan now

[@monkeyman5866]

4:56 I popped for the Sidney bakabella cameo

[@HBK_Mook]

The fact that Eddie keeps losing and yet still achieve fans support definitely is realistic, inwhich when he does when a championship it’s gonna be a Mick Foley moment. 💯🔥 love the video definitely subbed

[@heart3330]

Oh shit!!! A new video lets go

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@diamondeye1305]

Even tho he’s been elevated by these matches, I think any more big loses are just gonna devalue him.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

That’s true. He eventually needs to get a big win tbh.

[@hothotheat3000]

Agreed. He stays losing.

[@RexMckinnis]

I just want to say Sonny, you’re the man! I love your videos. I’m a big AEW fan! I don’t wanna be that guy, but can we get more New Japan docs? Idk that much about it and your golden lovers doc was legit THE BEST!

[@AgeOfWrestling]

The thing about NJPW documentaries is that historically NJPW is very strict when it comes to c0pyrighting. whole channels have been taken down for covering new Japan content. As a rule of thumb as wrestling KZbinrs it’s best to not cover NJPW content because you’re risking your channel. I love NJPW and I wish I could cover it more but with my style of commentary using a plethora of media in my videos. I know for a fact NJPW might come for me.

[@RexMckinnis]

@@AgeOfWrestling ahhh, that make sense now. Damn, I wish they weren’t so strict. I’m so fascinated by them since all my friends talk about them and I’ve only seen a few Noah events, AJP events and old NJP events. That suckssss. However, I’m still here to support ya my friend! Love the videos! Don’t stop!

[@ryancameron8492]

Keep up the great videos!

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you for watching bro!

[@arnavverma5783]

EDDIE KINGSTON is such an great talent that AEW is hading thanks a lot he rejected WWEs offer and chose AEW for good i dont think anyone one would hate him if you hate him then probably that person should watch PEPPA PIG or some kids shows. His PROMO wars with CM PUNK, JOHN MOXLEY and taking shots on WWE just absolutey makes me more intruded to him....Not only his promos his HARDCORE matches and his in ring charsima all of them just makes KINGSTON some of best in todays wrestling.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

He is definitely one the best talkers in wrestling today, if not the best. I feel like he should win the AEW world championship atleast once. It doesn’t even have to be for long.

[@fredstone2858]

WWE give him a stupid gimmick and buried him.

[@MrQdiddy85]

I absolutely love the rawness of Kingston's promos I feel the pain

[@CharlyAreces]

Love this man

[@jeroenprovacia]

Eddie Kingston is truly one of the realest wrestler out there but tbh right now i see him as a low level boss that anyone can beat to get to the next level

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Yeah it sucks that his booking hasn’t been the greatest but the fact that people still take him seriously even though he loses so much speaks volumes for how much the fans love him

[@virusINJUSTICE]

Damn. This video is amazing.

[@mexchewy]

That "WWE" promo was hilarious!

[@harshittiwari9575]

LMAO! That Raw promo was hilarious.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@uttermanbo]

Man I'm so happy AEW signed him and gave him a spotlight. Without the pandemic this may not have happened. I love watching this man.

[@aaronlarios8041]

Thanks man, there is a side of wrestling that we don't see, until you show up

[@LatinaCreamQueen]

The man who looks like a box of Newports

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

Eddie has that level of unique presence and raw charisma that he keeps being over with fans even if he has practically lost every feud he partook in.

[@RampageRich]

As much as I want to see the title on Eddie someday I feel like he is the kind of guy who does his best work in the chase. He deserves to have gold someday but he is the perfect underdog

[@johnstrika9170]

"Deserves to have gold". Why? For being a failure and getting bounced from every company he's ever worked for? Lol modern day fans really have a low bar when it comes to champions

[@rjrunlikehell2366]

Kingston is a must watch. What a backstory?! How could you not dig Eddie?

[@demetriusb.7885]

One of the best-beloved babyface characters I've seen in a while and Yes Let Kingston have a Run with the title.

[@Kvantum]

All I really want out of pro wrestling in 2022 is for Eddie to win the AEW World Title at Grand Slam, ideally taking it off of MJF. It can be a short reign, he gets screwed over by whatever heel, maybe Miro or Malakai or somebody, but just get Eddie that brief reign. The pop from him winning, coming out to DMX as a one-time thing, maybe? An all-timer.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Yeah tbh I don’t even mind if Eddie is a transitional champion. He just deserves to hold the world championship at least once

[@ryancoster4679]

SAY EDDIE KINGSTON ONE MORE TIME... SO HELP ME.

[@positivevibetec]

Homie you got a thumbs up just for that Snoop Dogg cut. Brilliant.

[@shikatsu]

I found Eddie Kingston on NWA Powerr, dude made me keep watching even after all the bozo stuff and try to follow him through the indies, happy he has his ticket punched and is doing great.

[@diegosuastegui8948]

beautiful story

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dangoose9512]

Loved this video almost as much as love Eddie

[@dangoose9512]

The memes made this vid epic! ❤

[@TakeYourChallenge]

Your channel is going to fly mate. Exceptional content. I should take note but I'm such a mute🤣

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you so much for watching bro!

[@JCJHn]

I kick myself for not knowing the mad king before his AEW showing, because I’ve enjoyed each second this man appears on my screens… even if he never gets a world title on his hands I will forever be grateful to AEW for bringing him to a platform available to many more wrestling fans that usually don’t follow the indies

[@williamamacker3119]

I think AEW wrestling is totally awesome Eddie Kingston is one of the most badass wrestlers in the world thank you for these great videos☘️🇺🇸🤘⚡️⚡️

[@collinblack_60103-]

Eddie might lose some matches but his carries heart of a warrior on his sleeveless shirts. He deserves the honor's of winning a title, any title. I'm a Australian and I am a proud follower of AEW.

[@saadliaq1590]

mans needs to win

[@UmonHon74LIFE]

I think a highlight is him beating Chris Jericho. Maybe in the next year or two he can have a title even if it's a transitional moment. It would be awesome to show how one can achieve after so long and never giving up

[@khullaasaand]

Eddie Kingston puts on matches that are main event level no matter where you put them in the card

[@VSMartins398]

I am starting to be a fan of Kingston but his age, his style and the requests rightfully deserved to him be world Champion, its similar to Suzuki in japan IMO

[@stonedsouschef8230]

Eddie is on my mt Rushmore

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Eddie Kingston’s promos are 🐐 level.

[@stonedsouschef8230]

Yeah the punk king promo not a promo was god level. Really enjoying the story so far videos be great for people who haven't watched aew from the start. Thanks for the content

[@SwitchbladeV2]

Eddie Kingston should be the guy to Dethrone CM Punk for the AEW Championship. From near retirement to achieving his dream of winning the Big one would be beautiful to see unfold.

[@ezpeasy3967]

Wow what a man

[@michaelsayles33]

I think him losing all his big matches is a story and soon he will eventually get his moment that will play into him winning a championship

[@ShinbrigTV]

The man is the heart of AEW and I will suplex anyone that disagrees.

[@oinamthoujal8196]

The best talker.

[@normangarcia8941]

that " Redeem Deez Nuts" Got me laughing So Hard

[@brandons6167]

Boy, this Kingston kid might actually get some momentum if he ever wins a match in AEW before he's 50.

[@6eggsinmybrain]

I remember watching Eddie cut his promo on Cody live, and the minute dynamite went off the air I started watching a lot of his shit. Eddie is fantastic.

[@julianuceda1331]

Eddie Kingston has a heart of gold and barbwire

[@hothotheat3000]

Accurate. If he likes you, you’re the safest person on the street. If he hates you, you’re the walking dead.

[@AgeOfWrestling]

That’s actually true!

[@jordancunningham4962]

That really understated the Kingston/Miro feud. "Your God has sent me to punish you!"

[@DisasterMaggot]

If anyone watches The Bunny's vlog Eddie pops up every now and then, watching them interact you can tell they are like brother and sister.

[@timall4her207]

Eddie Kingston vs Kevin Steen would be a future dream feud.

[@prasannabalaji1886]

He is like the modern day mick Foley, everyone loves him even though he rarely wins

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING, yes! Mick Foley is my favourite wrestler of all time, Eddie Kingston is my favourite wrestler who's currently active, and they have that same underdog appeal!

[@terminator2387]

Eddie Kingston rules

[@CaptainFoofy]

well no wonder the stuff with punk was so intense, damn

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Yeah that promo was as real as it gets

[@jestmoba2200]

EK for AEW champ 2k22 I'm calling it here

[@John-Stark]

5:36 Oh thank God I was worried that was him...

[@BB-ed4om]

Eddie is a working class hero, I knew this the first time I saw him.

[@ezpeasy3967]

Was loving the feud with kingston and punk they should of went further with it such a shame

[@eklypised]

Kingstons the man

[@400Awesomo]

Eddie Kingston's feud with Chris Jericho looks interesting. I wonder how that would go.

[@alexkincaide]

Eddie did have a little stint in Impact Wrestling along with Ortiz and Santana. They went by LAX. They Feud with the Tag Champions then feud with Homicide and Hernandez for the name LAX

[@nikolavasic4329]

His wrestling and His Charakter help me going for my Dark time

[@paul-michaelvincent7123]

Eddie takes the normally trash death match format and adds actual story telling to make compelling matches. That’s a pretty impressive thing to do.

[@robertmartin3201]

Yes! I love Eddie!(first btw)

[@AgeOfWrestling]

Thank you so much for watching bro!

[@robertmartin3201]

@@AgeOfWrestling I’m subbed! Amazing content bro!

[@holdthetruthhostage]

He Needs That belt Man

[@BringJoyNow]

Eddie Kingston is the best, it's my absolute favourite. I don't think he'll never get the World Title. Not because we does not deserve it, but because he's like Jake Roberts. He doesn't need gold, to be GOLD.

[@realamerican4081]

They need to give him a push while he has momentum

[@vladimirrojas4804]

I hope some day eddie get the aew world champion, maybe he's not the most skilled wrestler but he can make a great history no matter what wrestle put in front of him

[@cooperfuller9524]

I want to see Eddie take the world title off of MJF when MJF inevitably gets the belt (and after he has a nice long reign with it). Imagine the rivalry. It would be a sort of rehash of the “you’ve had everything handed to you, I’ve worked my ass off for everything I have” story but that’s not a bad thing! Those two would be gold together.

[@brandonharper3221]

Eddie has come a long way as a professional wrestler, yeah he loses a lot but his current in ring work is so much better than before.

[@andrewmcmanus24]

I love Eddie kingston in AEW, but i don't know anything about him pre AEW. Could someone suggest some pre AEW matches for me to watch please?

[@mrowley7300]

I seriously hope Eddie gets the title

[@steveking1037]

He’s an odd one. His look says “I watch, but I’m not a wrestler,” his in ring work says “I was born 20 years too late; I could have been The Sandman’s slightly more athletic tag partner in the 90s!!”; but his mic work pays the bills. I don’t think you can put a world title on it, but maybe as part of a heel stable he could have a run with one of the other belts.

[@fthomason93]

Eddie Kingston is one of those workers that doesn't need wins to be a top guy. He oozes charisma and rage. One of the realest in a very fake business

[@John-Stark]

I remember someone saying Kingston is a wrestler who doesn't know wrestling is scripted

[@btf_flotsam478]

With Eddie Kingston being world championship material... he's definitely roughly at that level, and comparing him even to people like Kenny Omega, Hangman Page and CM Punk is somewhat subjective. On the other hand, being world-championship level seems to be different in AEW; since the reigns are always at least six months and the roster is so stacked, being world champion is objectively harder. While I think he should be able to win the AEW championship, I don't know if the cards will fall in such a way where he wins the title. I can see him winning the belt, but I can also see others winning the belt and leaving him without a title win. I think they could set him up for some kind of major result, and I hope it's the case, but there may not be enough major results to go around.

[@Mrsierramist1]

Eddie should definitely be champ at least once. He is so over right now. They don't need much of an excuse to put the belt on him.

[@RexMckinnis]

Hearing the many times you said he lost .. is disappointing… I need Eddie to start picking up more dubs. He’s awesome but the fact he keep losing these big matches kinda makes me feel like they use him for the wrong reasons at times.

[@ARISTICO]

0:35 "edward kingship"😂😂😂..... The sad thing is they would have probably gave him a name like that😂

[@AgeOfWrestling]

You know Vince will definitely give Eddie a stupid name like that 😂😂😂

[@abddjamil7842]

Bold of to assume they wont just make " edward "

[@vukosivk5134]

Eddie can do more he has more to offer