Eddie Kingston finally meets his childhood hero in a tear-jerking video

professional wrestler Eddie Kingston,­ a popular figure in the AEW community,­ has been thoroughly enjoying his time wrestling in Japan.­

Eddie Kingston in a File Photo (Image Credits: Instagram/@ eddiekingston81)
By Sahil | Aug 9, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

In recent weeks,­ professional wrestler Eddie Kingston,­ a popular figure in the AEW community. He has been thoroughly enjoying his time wrestling in Japan. However, the true pinnacle of his journey happened when a camera captured this remarkable moment.

For those unfamiliar with Eddie personally.­ One aspect of his wrestling journey was: the ‘King’s Road’ era of All Japan Pro Wrestling.­ This particular period holds a revered status in the history of pro wrestling.

The “­Four Pillars of Heaven”­ consisted of Akira Taue,­ Kenta Kobashi,­ Mitsuharu Misawa,­ and Toshiaki Kawada.­ Among them,­ Eddie had a personal favorite in Kawada.­ Their exceptional talent led the era of wrestling.

Eddie Kingston finally meets his childhood hero in a tear-jerking video

Eddie Kingston confided in “­Dangerous K”­ about his all-­time favorite wrestling match. This which took place on June 3,­ 1994,­ between Kawada and Misawa.­ He mentioned that he had watched numerous AJPW matches to enhance his own skills as a wrestler.­ Witnessing his idol in action.

The translator assisted Kawada,. He who had limited English proficiency,­ in understanding that Eddie’s black and yellow gear worn. All this during his matches serves as a direct reference to the gear he used during his prime.­ In response,­ Kawada pointed out Kingston’s Bruiser Brody t-­shirt. He­ suggested that Kingston is a passionate wrestling fan.­

If someone wishes to witness the complete scene, they can watch it in its entirety here. As the conclusion draws near, the two individuals extend their hands in a gesture of camaraderie, capturing a moment together through a photograph.


The moment ends with the two shaking hands and posing for a picture, and if you want to watch the full video, you can view it here:


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