Huge update on Eddie Kingston's AEW future; he hasn't been seen in more than a year

AEW star Eddie Kingston has been absent from the Jacksonville-based promotion for over a year now due to serious injuries. Recently, the wrestling world received a huge update on The Mad King's return amid his hiatus.

Eddie Kingston was at the top of his game before he suffered multiple serious injuries at NJPW Strong Resurgence in 2024 during his match against Gabe Kidd. Kingston suffered a broken tibia, a torn meniscus and ACL, which has kept him out of action since.

The 43-year-old has been in recovery since, but there is no concrete timeline for his return to the Tony Khan-led promotion. Amid The Mad King's attempts to recover and rehabilitate, a new report regarding his future has surfaced.

On Fightful Select, wrestling insider Sean Ross Sapp was asked if he had any update on Kingston's return. Sapp responded and said that the former AEW Continental Champion was recovering, but slowly, due to his age. He also mentioned that Kingston was working on his nutrition with former WWE star and Brazilian fitness coach Cezar Bononi.

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Eddie Kingston recently celebrated a huge AEW milestone

On July 22, Eddie Kingston completed five years with All Elite Wrestling, having debuted in the company in 2020. Incidentally, his first match on TV was at Dynamite against Cody Rhodes. The Mad King had answered Rhodes' TNT Title Open Challenge, but ended up losing to The American Nightmare in under 12 minutes in a no disqualification match.

The Mad King went on to become one of the most popular stars in the business and achieved many accolades along the way. Since joining the Jacksonville-based promotion, Kingston has won the AEW Continental Championship, the ROH World Title, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, which he lost to Gabe Kidd at NJPW Strong Resurgence 2024, in the match where he got injured.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Huge update on Eddie Kingston's AEW future; he hasn't been seen in more than a year - Reports

Eddie Kingston recently celebrated a huge AEW milestone