AEW’s Eddie Kingston suffered torn ACL & meniscus in addition to broken leg

Eddie Kingston isn’t returning to the ring anytime soon.

The AEW star told PWInsider that he suffered a tibular fracture and a torn ACL and meniscus during the end of his match against Gabe Kidd at NJPW Resurgence earlier this month. He will undergo surgery for the tears.

“This is part of the game,” Kingston told PWInsider. “Injuries happen. I will be back.”

During the match for the Strong Openweight title, Kidd gave Kingston a suplex on a table outside of the ring. Upon landing, Kingston smacked both legs on top of the barricade, causing the injury. He ultimately lost the title to Kidd and was attacked after the match by Jack Perry and The Young Bucks, who took credit for taking out Kingston.

Kingston was originally set to be part of a team with FTR and Bryan Danielson at AEW Double or Nothing in an Anarchy in the Arena match against The Elite. On last Wednesday’s Dynamite, he was replaced by the returning Darby Allin.

PWInsider’s report said that Kingston had hoped to be back for All In: London, but will likely be out nine months to recover from the surgery, putting him out for the rest of 2024.