Hold onto your steel chairs, folks! The latest news from the world of AEW brings an update on Eddie Kingston, the hard-hitting star known for his resilience and grit. After sustaining a nasty injury during NJPW Resurgence, Kingston’s road to recovery is in full swing.
The Injury Details: A Fractured Tibia
Last weekend, during NJPW Resurgence, Eddie Kingston suffered a severe injury while losing the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship to Gabe Kidd. Following the match, Kingston was brutally attacked by The Elite, exacerbating his condition. Reports from PWInsider confirm that Kingston fractured his tibia—the larger bone in the lower leg—when he took a suplex through a table bridged between the ring and the guardrail. His legs slammed hard over the rail, causing the fracture.
Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Plans
Kingston’s injury was confirmed by a series of x-rays in California. The “Mad King” is currently awaiting further medical advice on how to proceed with treatment. Whether he requires surgery will determine the timeline for his return. Despite the severity of the injury, Kingston is hopeful for a comeback by AEW’s All In at Wembley in August.
Impact on AEW Programming
Originally, Kingston was slated to join forces with FTR and Bryan Danielson against the Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, and Jack Perry in the much-anticipated Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. However, due to his injury, Darby Allin has stepped in to take his place. Allin, no stranger to pain himself—having recently been hit by a bus—didn’t hesitate to jump into the fray, immediately engaging with The Elite on last week’s “AEW Dynamite.”
The Legacy of Anarchy in the Arena
This year’s Anarchy in the Arena at Double or Nothing marks the third iteration of the chaotic match type, originally introduced as an alternative to the Stadium Stampede during the Blackpool Combat Club’s feud with the Jericho Appreciation Society. Last year’s match saw The Elite, including Adam Page and Kenny Omega, clashing with the Blackpool Combat Club in a brutal showdown.
As Eddie Kingston gears up for his recovery, fans eagerly await the return of the “Mad King,” whose indomitable spirit and unyielding determination continue to inspire the wrestling world.