Backstage Update on Eddie Kingston, Reportedly Pulled From Events Due to Health Issues

PWInsider has an update on AEW star and former Continental Champion Eddie Kingston. According to the report, Kingston is not in attendance at tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Denver, Colorado, and he also pulled himself from his independent events scheduled for later this weekend. It’s said that Kingston is dealing with “severe migraine headaches,” and he’s currently tending to his health.

Additionally, Pro Wrestling Junkie announced that Kingston’s meet and greet and seminar with Ortiz were postponed. The PWJ X account wrote the following on Kingston (see below):

“Unfortunately, due to medical reasons, Eddie Kingston will not be attending any shows this week. We wish him a speedy recovery. All Eddie Kingston meet and greet money will be refunded today. For the seminar, if you still want to attend the seminar with Ortiz, he is willing to do it for free. If you reserve a spot and no longer want to attend, please let me know as soon as possible.”

Eddie Kingston last appeared on AEW TV earlier this month, where he teamed with Ortiz and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) in an eight-man Parking Lot Fight on the February 7 edition of AEW Collision. Kingston’s team was victorious in the match, beating the team of Big Bill, Bryan Keith, and the Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson).

The wrestler and inaugural AEW Continental Classic winner was not advertised or scheduled to appear on tonight’s AEW Dynamite, which is being held at the Mission Ballroom in Denver.

Unfortunately, due to medical reasons, Eddie Kingston will not be attending any shows this week. We wish him a speedy recovery. All Eddie Kingston meet and greet money will be refunded today. For the seminar, if you still want to attend the seminar with Ortiz, he is willing to do… pic.twitter.com/3ajjacMdY0

— Pro wrestling junkie (@PWJCARDS) February 25, 2026