Eddie Kingston has provided a detailed update on his recovery from a major leg injury last year, confirming that while he is not yet medically cleared to compete, he feels ready to go and is just waiting for the call from management.
Eddie Kingston’s Road To Recovery
Speaking on Cezar Bononi’s podcast, Kingston discussed his current status after more than a year on the sidelines. He explained that although he feels ready, he is still completing his physical therapy.
“Everything takes time. I’m not cleared yet. I feel, because I’ve done practice, sparring matches, I feel like I can go right now, but again I’m not (medically cleared),” Kingston said. “Because when I went to PT, they said, ‘Oh, your strength went down,’ because I’ve been doing more agility stuff. They said, let’s get back to it. So, I started to do that. I still have six sessions of PT that I want to do.”
Waiting For An AEW Return
“The Mad King” also addressed the process of actually returning to television, noting that it’s not just about being physically ready, but also about creative plans being in place for him.
“My job, right now, is to be ready for when it’s time. You never know when that call is,” he stated. “Then the guy who books the show has to book a fight. People have to say yes… It’s not just me being ready to rock and roll. It’s nobody’s fault; it’s a business. It happens. When it’s time, when I get cleared, when the fight is booked, when everything is good to go, you will know.”
Kingston has been out of action since May 2024, when he suffered a broken leg, a torn ACL, and a torn meniscus during a No Ropes Last Man Standing match against Gabe Kidd at an NJPW Resurgence event. He recently posted a photo showing that he has resumed in-ring training.
