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#4. Eddie Kingston Was Trained by an NXT alumni

They have been rivalries and trained together virtually from the beginning. Photo / YouTube

For all the blood and guts that Eddie Kingston has often been known for throughout his career, it is his propensity for an in-ring technique that speaks volumes. Before Eddie Kingston became a wrestler, he was kicked out of a wrestling academy. He needed a new path, a new direction. That path led him to a new school and new opportunities.

For those still new to Eddie Kingston, I would recommend a youtube search for his Chikara High Noon match with Quackenbush and the promo leading up to it. They are the first 2 things that pop up on a search for "Eddie Kingston vs Mike Quackenbush." The promo is one of the 1/2

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This led him to begin training for the CHIKARA Wrestle Factory. The Wrestle Factory has had a long list of talented men and women come from it. However, one of the most notable trainers there was also a 'wrestling genius' himself. As technically sound as they come, Chris Hero helped to develop a number of talented performers. If the name Chris Hero doesn't ring a bell then his WWE NXT name Kassius Ohno may for those unfamiliar with him. One such performer that trained under Hero was Eddie Kingston.

Eddie Kingston has been "that guy" all over. Jersey All Pro, TNA/Impact, NWA, Chikara, CZW. Solid as a rock in ring. Thunder like a hurricane on the mic. Never going to be scripted because you can't fake his kind of fire. Amazing get even if it's a one off.

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Kingston may brutalize his opponents today but his ability to demonstrate catch wrestling is largely because of Chris Hero's help. Eddie Kingston was in good hands with another skilled technician of the ring. Much like his match on AEW Dynamite, Eddie Kingston walked into the Wrestle Factory relatively unknown but walked out with everyone's admiration.