Eddie Kingston Offers Words Of Wisdom To Modern Pro Wrestlers

AEW star Eddie Kingston is a pro wrestling veteran. The Mad King has competed all over the world since making his in-ring debut in October 2002. He is a one-time AEW Continental Champion and a one-time NJPW Strong Openweight Champion.

In a recent appearance on AEW Close Up, Eddie Kingston opened up about a variety of things in a freewheeling conversation with host Renee Paquette. During the conversation, Renee asked Kingston if he had some words of wisdom for the current generation of pro wrestlers.

Kingston opened up about the hardships that his generation of wrestlers faced during their formative days due to the lack of facilities and opportunities available at the time. He then went on to remind the up-and-comers that pro wrestling is an “emotion business,” where every move they perform should connect with the audience. The veteran added that modern wrestlers should make it a point to make every move of theirs count if they want to stay relevant.

He said:

“We’re in the emotion business. Don’t ever forget that. Every move we do has to mean something. They have to care. The minute they stop caring about your moves is the minute they don’t care about you. And the minute they don’t care about you, you’re done.”

Eddie Kingston recently returned to the squared circle following an extended hiatus due to a leg injury he suffered in May 2024. He returned at All Out 2025, defeating Big Bill in a singles match.

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