On a recent edition of the “Battleground” podcast, AEW’s inaugural Triple Crown Champion Eddie Kingston noted that he wants fans to enjoy all kinds of wrestling and wants the industry to be as popular as it was during the Monday Night Wars and The Attitude Era.
Kingston said, “I’d rather be busy than not. The way I look at it, when I’m getting asked to do interviews or I’m in the ring wrestling every week or every couple of weeks, it means I’m doing good at my job. If they don’t ask for an interview with me, I guess I’m not as over as everyone says I am. Ortiz and my girl like to bust my balls if I get recognized at the airport or something. It’s one person. I have a vision in my mind of what over is, and that’s guys like Terry Funk, the Rock N Roll Express, Steve Austin, Hogan, (Kevin) Nash, the Attitude Era, 90s era. To me, that’s over. When I start not being able to walk through an airport and I have to get a private jet, then I’ll tell you, with no humility, that I’m over. Until then, I’m not over. If me winning a championship means more people watch pro wrestling, especially AEW, then I’m all about it. There’s this YouTube channel, Reliving The War. I see the numbers WCW and WWF did. 3.something, 4.this, 5.this. That’s what I want. Of course, I want that for AEW first. Everybody can eat, but my people have to eat first. I just want pro wrestling to get back to that. I hope everyone enjoys AEW, New Japan, WWE, the independents. I just want pro wrestling to be back where it was when there were eight million people or something watching. Thank you to everyone who does watch, thank you to everyone who hates on it because still watches, because you’re still watching.”
Kingston defeated Jon Moxley in the finals of the AEW Continental Classic this past Saturday at AEW Worlds End 2023. He currently holds the ROH World Title, NJPW Strong Openweight Title, and AEW Continental Title.
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AEW’s Triple Crown Champion Eddie Kingston recently expressed his desire for the wrestling industry to regain its popularity, similar to the Monday Night Wars and The Attitude Era. In an interview on the “Battleground” podcast, Kingston emphasized the importance of fans enjoying all types of wrestling.
For Kingston, staying busy with interviews and wrestling matches is a sign that he is doing well in his job. He believes that being recognized by fans and media outlets is a testament to his popularity and success. However, he also acknowledges that true “overness” is when he reaches the level of legendary wrestlers like Terry Funk, the Rock N Roll Express, Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and Kevin Nash during the Attitude Era and the 90s era.
Kingston’s ultimate goal is to see professional wrestling regain its massive viewership numbers from the past. He mentioned a YouTube channel called “Reliving The War” that showcases the high ratings WCW and WWF achieved during their rivalry. Kingston hopes that AEW, as well as other promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE, can bring back those numbers. He wants everyone to enjoy wrestling and hopes that more people will watch AEW specifically.
The interview took place after Kingston’s victory over Jon Moxley in the finals of the AEW Continental Classic. With this win, Kingston became the inaugural Triple Crown Champion in AEW, holding the ROH World Title, NJPW Strong Openweight Title, and AEW Continental Title simultaneously.
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In conclusion, Eddie Kingston’s desire for wrestling to regain its popularity reflects his passion for the industry. As a Triple Crown Champion in AEW, he hopes to contribute to the growth of professional wrestling and bring it back to the heights of its past success.