(BP) Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie’s full of these beautiful contradictions. Like, he’s trying to evolve past what he thought masculinity was as a kid but he still thinks the guys who worked with his dad who died of liver damage or lung cancer before they were 60 are the epitome of toughness. It’s so human. He’s talking about a lifetime as a process of becoming and creating, and taking stock of the small victories to keep going. Just wow. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, NikoBaltimore said: Man, if there's ever a thing that deserves to be cross posted it's that article on Eddie. Fucking hell that's incredible stuff. I have for that reason. Hope nobody minds. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 They’re trying to teach us the New Testament and I’m trying to German suplex a motherfucker into the chalkboard. It was out of control. - Eddie Kinsgston 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Brodie Lee getting him mentally ready for his debut says everything about that guy. I know he's not beating Punk and I'm not for lifetime achievement belt runs, but this fucking guy really should win the belt because he's the realest and best talker in wrestling today and it's not close. He's also great in the ring. He has an incredible personal story. I'm guessing the world title picture is Hangman to MJF to possibly Jungle Boy (tho he's not close to ready I do feel like that's what they've been building to) or Bryan. I hope Kingston forces their hand. Fuck the TNT title. World. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) Kingston is one of the most selfless guys out there so you know he'd never force anyone's hand, but he's also a quality representative of the company and humanity in general so you'd think there would be a title reign in his future at some point. He talks about his panic issues so much that I think he may prefer to be the eternal hunter and not want to deal with the in ring / out ring pressures of holding a title in an up and coming company like AEW. There is a lot expected of him and placed upon as it is and he's not even a champion. Edited November 9, 2021 by J.T. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Oh yeah, he seems like the last guy to politic for the belt. More like fan backing and reaction forcing their hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) Popular backing got him signed and TK is a mark and a fan so I am thinking it is just a matter of time, unless it is King himself saying "Don't put a belt on me, bro. I'm good where I am." Eddie may be good just cashing checks and wrestling instant classics. AFAIK, AEW still has a good relationship with NJPW so maybe they'll put Eddie into a program where he wins the IWGP US Title or the NEVER Openweight belt? He could still be a title holder in AEW without winning a company belt thanks to the opening of the forbidden door. Edited November 9, 2021 by J.T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I don't know that I've ever been happier for anyone in wrestling than I am for Kingston right at this moment. I cried a bunch reading that thing, especially A) having my own similar issues and B) knowing I was among the "little birds" asking for him to be signed, literally while he was still laying on the ramp. I really kind of needed to read that today. Massive, massive respect to that guy. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) As I mentioned in the other thread, Eddie is more Dusty the character than either of Dusty's own kids. Chubby, charismatic working man, won't win them all (or even most), but will damn sure always be in the fight. Always real. You could definitely see him in the alley eating pork and beans. I need to read the article but one of the funniest Eddie stories was one he told on a podcast. It's better if you hear it in Eddie's voice...he was young and he stepped to his mom. His dad grabbed him with the quickness and yelled JUST REMEMBAH! SHE WAS MY WIFE BEFORE SHE WAS YOUR MUTHA! Edited November 9, 2021 by Technico Support 7 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) I remember watching the Tupelo Concessions Stand Brawl during some Dorkfest at Dean's crib one time. I think we did a scientific comparison between the original and the later concessions stand brawl between Lawler / Jarrett and the Moondogs. I still hate the WWE for making the Moondogs less scary. Anyway, I am not sure how much tape we watched that day or how much pizza we ate. All I remember is Dean's daughters re-did my kid's hair perfectly and told me point blank that my braiding skills needed work. I've gotten better since then. Fucking Eddie Kingston making me remember stuff. I'll never get these IAVAs done at this rate. Edited November 9, 2021 by J.T. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskbrown50 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie is also akin to the DDP story too. I know he is not beating Punk too but dang he and Mox together down the road - look out for that pop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie has to go over in one of his feuds. I can see Punk being that guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Wyld Samurai said: Eddie has to go over in one of his feuds. I can see Punk being that guy. I don't think Eddie will go over, but really, he could. The story is pretty simple. Punk is rusty after all those years off and just isn't ready to hang with someone that rough. Punk can wrap up his "I'm just happy to be back" phase and move onto "Time to get serious!" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie winning or Punk turning heel feel like the likely options. I'd be most impressed to see Punk win and for him to talk himself back to strong babyface status the following Wednesday, that's the ballsy move. But that Player's Tribune piece hitting right now feels like an obvious set-up for an Eddie win. Hope I'm wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie should win. And he and Mox really can't turn heel at this point anymore. It'd be like when they tried to turn Eddie Guerrero on Tajiri, and the fans no-sold it and still cheered him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ace said: Eddie should win. And he and Mox really can't turn heel at this point anymore. It'd be like when they tried to turn Eddie Guerrero on Tajiri, and the fans no-sold it and still cheered him. I will never boo Eddie Kingston. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 THe only guy they could turn Eddie heel on is Hangman. If they booed Mox they'll boo Eddie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 That'd be an interesting one. Eddie's going to find himself in a different place with the fanbase than Mox was when they booed him (where he was an established top guy, steady hand, largely presented one way over the life of the company taking on the ascendant, soon-to-be-crowned top babyface). I think an Eddie-Hangman confrontation would have a crowd that leans Kingston. His connection ticks that "organic" box that people seem to like, while it's clearer to see how Hangman's push has been engineered from day one. After Page's coronation, I suspect the people's appetite to see Eddie succeed would somewhat supersede their love of Adam. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_K Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eddie is very good. He’d have easily fit in the heyday 90s/2000s. The DDP comparison further up thread is one I’ve made myself and it feels apt for him. A bit of a Foley/DDP hybrid. He’s been booked wonkily at times (“exploding” barbed wire for example; that silly stuff with butcher and blade) but still came out strong. He would have made a very good TNT champion following Miro’s run and to consolidate there before a World title program some time in 2022 - shame they didn’t go that way. Instead he’s in a bit of a crowded part of the card at the moment so further upside feels limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Bones Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 That article made my day. Shitty mood can fuck off, now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 hours ago, J.T. said: Popular backing got him signed and TK is a mark and a fan so I am thinking it is just a matter of time, unless it is King himself saying "Don't put a belt on me, bro. I'm good where I am." Eddie may be good just cashing checks and wrestling instant classics. Your cashing checks line makes me wonder what he's making there... and a little fearful that more money = more access to shit that will stick him right back in the hole if he's not careful. 6 hours ago, J.T. said: They’re trying to teach us the New Testament and I’m trying to German suplex a motherfucker into the chalkboard. It was out of control. - Eddie Kinsgston T-shirt. Now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Just a friendly reminder that there is a Road to special premiering in a few minutes on YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Kenny -> Hangman -> Megaheel Cody -> Kingston That is all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 That Eddie Kingston Player's Tribune piece is something else. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I didn't know anything at all about Eddie Kingston but that piece was amazing, wish him all the success in the business and life. Important for people to know that taking care of your mental and emotional health doesn't make you any less tough. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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