In a recent interview with FOX 8 ahead of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Eddie Kingston discussed his goal to become AEW World Champion, what the title would mean to him, wanting to make fans care about his performances and more.
Kingston currently holds the AEW Continental Championship, the ROH World Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On what he will do when he becomes AEW World Champion: “When I become the world champion – and I say ‘the.’ I hate when people call it the AEW World Champion, cuz it means it’s just a world champion for that company. No. To me, for not just our company, but for wrestling in general, when you’re AEW World Champion, it’s the championship. So when I get that, and I’m putting it out in the universe so hopefully the universe gives back, then I’ll sit there and go ‘I’m that guy. I’m standing on my business now.’”
On the mentality of wanting to be the top guy: “If you don’t want to be a top guy, if you don’t push for that, then what’s the point of being in any sport? If you play in the NFL, if you’re not trying to get to the Super Bowl, then why are you sitting there – collecting money? Where’s the competitive spirit?”
On wanting people to care: “We’re all human beings. And we all have the same emotions. Professional wrestling fans in general understand emotion, struggle, pain. They understand that this guy is not a good person or this guy is or boo this guy, cheer this guy. I tell people I’m not in the pro wrestling business. Pro wrestling is a sport I’m in, but I’m in the emotion business. That’s our job. To pull the emotion out of any fan. I want people to care. I want people to cry when I win or lose. Even if they hate me and want me to lose I love it. Because you’re feeling something and I want you to feel something because that’s what I felt as a kid.”
On why AEW is the best: “I’m gonna say AEW is the best because they’re the ones who pay me and they’re the ones that took a chance on me, but I want both companies to have four or five million people watching. I want eight million people watching both shows because I want this business to survive. Because this business, people take this lightly, but in all honesty, this business saved my life.”
Eddie Kingston, the current holder of the AEW Continental Championship, the ROH World Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, recently sat down with FOX 8 for an interview ahead of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite. In the interview, Kingston discussed his goal of becoming the AEW World Champion and what that title would mean to him. He also talked about his desire to make fans care about his performances and why he believes AEW is the best.
When asked about what he will do when he becomes the AEW World Champion, Kingston emphasized the significance of the title. He stated, “When I become the world champion – and I say ‘the.’ I hate when people call it the AEW World Champion because it means it’s just a world champion for that company. No. To me, for not just our company, but for wrestling in general, when you’re AEW World Champion, it’s the championship.” Kingston’s goal is not just to be a champion for AEW but to represent wrestling as a whole.
Kingston also discussed his mentality of wanting to be the top guy in the industry. He believes that if you don’t strive to be the best, then there is no point in being in any sport. Using the NFL as an example, he stated, “If you play in the NFL, if you’re not trying to get to the Super Bowl, then why are you sitting there – collecting money? Where’s the competitive spirit?” Kingston’s drive to be the best is what motivates him to push himself and continuously improve.
One of Kingston’s main goals as a wrestler is to make people care about his performances. He believes that professional wrestling is not just about the physicality and athleticism but also about evoking emotions from the audience. He stated, “I’m not in the pro wrestling business. Pro wrestling is a sport I’m in, but I’m in the emotion business. That’s our job. To pull the emotion out of any fan. I want people to care. I want people to cry when I win or lose.” Kingston understands that wrestling fans connect with the struggles and emotions portrayed in the ring, and he wants to create those emotional moments for them.
Lastly, Kingston expressed his gratitude towards AEW for giving him an opportunity and explained why he believes AEW is the best. He acknowledged that AEW is the company that pays him and took a chance on him, but he also expressed his desire for both AEW and other wrestling companies to succeed. Kingston wants the wrestling business as a whole to thrive because it has had a profound impact on his life. He stated, “This business, people take this lightly, but in all honesty, this business saved my life.”
In conclusion, Eddie Kingston’s interview with FOX 8 shed light on his aspirations to become the AEW World Champion and his desire to make fans care about his performances. He emphasized the importance of the title and his goal to represent wrestling as a whole. Kingston’s drive to be the best and evoke emotions from the audience showcases his passion for the sport. Additionally, he expressed his gratitude towards AEW for giving him an opportunity and his hope for the wrestling industry’s success.