During a Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre media call, Eddie Kingston shared that he is medically cleared to step back into the ring following a health scare that previously kept him out of All Elite Wrestling’s Continental Challenge Cup. The former ROH World Champion was originally set to battle Claudio Castagnoli during the August 22 installment of AEW Collision, but the company revealed a day earlier that he lacked the medical clearance needed to participate.
Eddie Kingston Health Update and Medical Clearance
Kingston stated during the media call that he feels much better after checking out fine following the scare. According to Kingston, the incident kept him out of his scheduled Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal match against his rival Claudio Castagnoli, which was pulled by AEW head Tony Khan.
"I feel good. I feel very good, honestly. I have training later tonight. I feel good," Kingston said, as reported by Wrestling Headlines. "It was a little bit of a scare with my health. I got checked; everything is good, and I got cleared. Once I was cleared, it was, ‘Alright, let’s get to work.’ I’ve been dying to get back to work."
While Kingston did not specify the exact nature of the health issue, he noted that missing the tournament match against Castagnoli was personally disappointing. His last match prior to the clearance was on August 8 in an AEW Continental Challenge Cup win over Jake Doyle.
Upcoming In-Ring Return for CMLL
With his clearance secured, Kingston is heading straight back to active competition. According to Lucha Libre CMLL, Kingston is set to challenge Hechicero on Friday in Arena Mexico for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship.
The match marks Kingston’s first-ever appearance for the promotion, his debut in the famed venue, and his first meeting with Hechicero. The championship bout was officially promoted via social media by Lucha Libre CMLL, highlighting the wrestler’s immediate pursuit of the heavyweight title upon returning to active status. As of this point, Kingston hasn’t been announced for any participation at Sunday’s AEW All In.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Eddie Kingston pulled from AEW Collision?
According to AEW, Kingston was pulled from the August 22 Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal match against Claudio Castagnoli because he had not been medically cleared to compete due to a health scare.
Who is Eddie Kingston wrestling next?
According to Lucha Libre CMLL and Wrestling Headlines, Kingston is scheduled to challenge Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship on Friday in Arena Mexico.
What was Eddie Kingston’s last match before the health scare?
According to official event records, Kingston’s last match took place on August 8 in a Continental Challenge Cup win over Jake Doyle.
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