Why Eddie Kingston postponed his retirement, joining NWA, his promos, AEW
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2020
- Eddie Kingston chats with Chris Van Vliet at the NWA Powerrr tapings in Atlanta, GA. He talks about why he originally wanted to retire at the end of 2019 and why he changed his mind, his plans to wrestle until he can't anymore, joining NWA, his thoughts on AEW, the inspiration for his promos, his time in Impact Wrestling and much more!
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I'm literally watching this after seeing Eddie Kingston debut on AEW. I had no idea who he was before that, but boy am I ever a fan now.
Me too! I'm a new Kingston fan!
Gettin that Tony Khan money,
@John Banks "LiTeRaLLy"... It pisses me off too. Everyone's speaking like a dimwitted Kardashian nowadays.
Same here
@@staalhard4044 Oh my God just settle down ya dork
That guy is a revelation on the mic.
One of the best no doubt. The recent one he cut on Progress reminded me just how good he really is on the mic.
The one he cut tonight on Cody Rhodes gave me goosebumps
He reminds me of a younger version of Tommy Dreamer, but with better mic skills
If New York City was a person, it'll be Eddie Kingston!! 🙌
This comment sums Eddie up perfectly!
😂
👏
You win the internet today 🤣
AMEN
Previous interviewees: oh sorry Chris didn’t mean to swear there.
Eddie Kingston:
Right 🤣🤣🤣
The most underrated wrestler in the business. He’s such a star and is real. This character is modern and can make people watch. Btw chris you should interview Eddie Edwards
I 2nd that on the Eddie Edwards interview, Chris! 👍
Who is this guy man ?
I agree Eddie Kingston hands down is my idol.
“A star”
Jesus standards have seriously slipped these days
Jim 83 ok Jim. his character connects with lots of people. He’s relatable and can talk.
This dude is real, love him or hate him, he is real. God Bless Ya Eddie
How could you not love him lol.
First time I saw him was him and Cody. I get it now. I'm a fan. Much respect.
Not only is he real, but I could listen to him just talk for days
This is why he got my attention he is an old school style guy I love how you can tell he just a chill dude that dgaf
What is real
I love how we have people like Eddie Kingston, a veteran who isn't bitter, he's been through a long career and yet he's so damn down to earth and honestly seems like a dude who'd be great to just chill out and shoot the shit with, not even about wrestling, just about anything. It didn't feel like a 50 minute interview because Eddie is so fucking captivating.
Agreed. Could listen to homie talk for days and not get tired. Save the bumps, give Eddie a podcast imo 💯
“You might beat my azz, but I’m taking your eye with me.” That’s straight up NYCG! Best of health to all and stay safe.
His promo about Homicide on NWA Powerrr instantly turned me into a fan
If Santana and Ortiz ever leave the Inner Circle, Eddie Kingston should be hired as their manager
100% add diamante too have a LAX reunion.
I was thinking that too
I'm so down. Inner Circle is genius, but if they split, we have INSTANT story for Santana, Ortiz, Eddie, and Diamante'. Bring it back. Play it out. Maybe make Team Tazz a full "Heenan Family" faction.
Eric Miller I like your thinking 😤👌
Eddie never get enough credit for how good of a worker he is
also his second run on Impact Wrestling he showed a very good skill on the mic
SO GOOD
Dude, his Impact promos are nothing. This guy has been killing it on the mic for decades. Some of his early Chikara promos are amongst my all time fav.
hoping you have a lot of success in the AEW
I would LOVE to see Ediie Kingston in AEW
Just saw him tear it up on dynamite tonight!!! I’m almost POSITIVE he landed himself a contract
Jeeee! I hope he scored a contract, he was awesome.
@HI IM MJ lol
Wish granted.
Curious how you feel now that he just main evented their last PPV.
Retirement? Nah you’re not allow to do that! Not after what we saw on AEW 🔥
36:53 'Love is the highest form of understanding' , man Eddie nailed it right there.
Very refreshing to have a real person become a true star… I am a fan
I’d like to see Eddie get into commentary. He’s such a personality.
Me too, his mic skills are next level
He should wrestle for some years then slowly he turn into wrestler and commentator like Jericho right now then then manager and commentator like Tazz
And if he could able pull these things and at the end of career he would be a legend
God, the way he talks about wrestling, you can feel it in your soul. He really loves what he does. I’m so glad he’s getting a chance in AEW.
Here after aew vs. Cody.
Eddie Kingston is one of the best promos out there these days. MLW should book him for some shows. Hell, throw him in Contra. He and Josef Samael could bury any opponent just with promos.
Gotta respect his honesty
Chris thought Eddie was Speaking a Foreign Language When he started mentioning areas in the Atl , haha!
Great Interview and I honestly feel like Eddie's career is just getting started.Would love to see him in AEW. Love that he reps 914 too! Y.O Baby!
came from the future to tell you he even had a aew championship match man
🙂
Eddie BELONGS in AEW. He's a perfect representation of that "not-your-normal-wrestling" personality that feels so damn right, like Omega, Page, DDP, Darby and others. Reunite LAX under a new name, or put Eddie in the Inner Circle!!! He'd be GOLD!
Agreed
I love the way he talks about the reasons he still wrestles, hits home cause I do a lot of things in my life for my niece and nephew
Who's here after seeing AEW signed him? Congrats to Eddie man
I am so glad Kingston has been given a damn good shot in AEW. Grinding for almost 20 years, he deserves it.
Who's here after that promo on John Moxley!?!? Eddie is a God Tier Promo Machine!
Eddie Kingston is a great guy! He wrestles for AIW here in Cleveland, and always puts on a hell of a performance, and everyone loves him! Hes approachable, funny as hell, and a hell of a worker! Now to watch this awesome interview with my #1 interviewer.. Chris Val Vliet! I am stoked! Life is good.
Loved this vid! Eddie came across as humble, intelligent, and humorous. Basically REAL. Admire his attitude on the biz and life in general. One of the most underrated on the mic, imo
Who else is back after seeing Eddie Kingston on AEW. Just another great interview from Chris Van Vilet.
I’d love to see Kingston vs Minoru Suzuki! Hell Jon Moxley again!
Eddie Kingston vs Minoru Suzuki vs Nick Gage
He is the best I have ever seen. The best talker out there the big two are missing the boat on this one in a million talent.
There is no big two...its only the one..the almighty Wwe
EK is one of my favorite guys. I'm appreciative of how he lives his life more than I am of his wrestling skills. I always find him interesting in the ring nad on honest interviews.
The best NWA power promo from Eddie Kingston with pope.
"We don't lose...We learn"....
He's doing so well now. His recent promo on Dynamite (start of November) with Mox was so passionate. He's great on the mic!
I love how he views pro wrestling so much, great psychology!
This guy is literally becoming one of my favorites. Found out about him from his match with Cody. Man, this guy is a damn savage. Not a fan of his finisher but everything else in his move set is brutal.
LiTeRaLLy...
Is your last name Kardashian or is it Jenner?
Most interesting part was when he described being a mark for the money not the letters!
It's advise that seems to have influenced a bunch of wrestlers. As well as Brody, and Jeff Cobb David Starr regularly talks about Eddie telling him that.
I honestly only found out about him on NWA Powerrr and man I love his intensity and mic talk. His in ring is awesome too, so fun to watch. Wish I knew him earlier. Chris you're still the best too. Always a good interview.
Thanks for checking it out man!
@@ChrisVanVliet I watch all your interviews! I've seen interviews with same guys with other interviewers that were garbage but yet you get the best of them. My favorite is still you with John Morrison about 2 years ago. Keep it up man. Happy for all your success.
Look up Eddie Kingston vs Chris Hero on here. Particularly the matches they worked in CZW. You're in for a treat.
@@gregmerritt9366 thanks I'll definitely check those out.
@Bryan Norton If you ever get the chance, look oup Kingston's TNA stuff too. Especially the stuff involving the OGs, aka the original LAX, and the LAX of Santana and Ortiz.
Eddie kingston is a terrifically good example of what you have got when you find someone who knows himself.... his erudite knowledge of the industry is inspiring...
He is Brill..
Always a good time when Kingston is involved. Happy he decided to stick around.
I first became aware of Eddie Kingston back when he was a member of Blackout in CZW and he's always struck me as being one of the most down to earth guys your likely to meet so I've really enjoyed the video hope he has continued sucess as he is one guy that truly deserves it.
I could listen to Kingston talk forever.
I remember you Eddie when you were a lot smaller you've gotten a little bit bigger but you consistently gotten better every time I've seen you so proud of you on NWA power continue the good work my brother
Man I saw this dude show up on AEW, I had no clue who he was but I was damn impressed, I definitely want to see more of him in AEW!
I watch all your interviews but I find eddie so interesting, he is great just to hear talk, AMAZING interview
AEW Is The First Time I've Seen Eddie Kingston Wrestle ... And Hear His Name As Well. Now, Eddie Ranks In My Top 3 Favorite Professional Wrestlers (Not Just In AEW). He's Different, He's Himself. I Hope He Wrestles For A Long Time To Come. He Has That "Something" Factor That Attracts Attention When He Walks Into The Building. That Can't Be Learned - It Comes Natural And He Has "It!"
I realize this is a year old, but I'm just now watching it. I love that he mentioned that he tries to be real. That's why I love the guy. He feels so legit.
And now he’s officially signed to AEW! Beyond deserved for this guy
Absolutely killer interview. Just let Eddie talk for 2-5 minutes on Dynamite every single week.
You can tell how much chris enjoyed himself during this interview
Man I can't wait to see more of this guy in Aew hopefully!. I never heard of him before (no offense) but wow what a promo guy he is! He is what the business needs!
He has such a honest attitude.....and his promos are the best
Looking back on this in 2022 holy shit man I'm so happy for Eddie. He deserves the world
Been a fan of Kingston since his classic wars with Chris Hero
I can listen to Kingston talk all day 😂
The BEST part...."Chase the $$$$$$$ and not the Letters"...
Hey, it worked for Bad News Brown. He was real, too
Eddie definitely won me over. I thought he was fine on Dynamite, but now I'm definitely a fan.
Remembered first hearing about The King of Diamonds in 2007 on Chikara’s Podcast-A-Go-Go. So underrated. Happy to hear he is in a good place. Would love him to get a TV Title reign in the NWA. Great interview, as always. BTW CVV, have you interviewed Mike Quackenbush?
Eddie is my boy and my fam. We grew up in the same place. Love you E.
Wb for life baby. Woodlawn boys
What I Love about Eddie is the old school mentality and the RESPECT he has for the business...Listen up kids.
I remembered Eddie Kingston from his rivalry with Kevin Steen im Ring of Honor. Great to see him doing well in NWA!
This man eddie Kingston is about as real as pro wrestling gets
Eddie is beyond great. He could cut a joke promo and have my wallet and car keys in less than 2 sentences.
I'm so glad Eddie is getting a push on AEW there's a authenticity to his work and it fits the culture of AEW
The realist in the business and a great promo, not too many wrestlers can make you tear up with a promo but Eddie Kingston is not one of em. He cuts a hell of a promo and you can feel every word!! Keep it up man, love from Columbus Ohio!!
This is in my top 5 favorite CVV interviews
I would listen to the dude talking for days without getting tired
I've been waiting for this one !!
Thanks Chris.
Phenomenal as always.
Eddie is a TRUE underground champion of the people who deserves respect in the business.
A freaking natural on the mic, best promo's.
David Starr next please 😀
As a New Yorker currently in isolation, all I need to do is hear Kingston's voice to feel like I'm outside again lol -Matt
Shame we didn't hear his thoughts on Progress, David Starr, OTT etc.
This Man talks so good the best thing for him after retirement is get his own podcast
Great interview CVV! Love Eddie Kingston, such a great promo
Even with the tough guy persona,Eddie is adorable,modest & for real.
Great interview, Eddie is the best. Meet him at the NWA tapings and he so real and a nice guy. It was a pleasure to meet him. Great job Chris.
Found out about Eddie Kingston when he came to impact with the OG LAX to fued with the new LAX.. this dude is wrestling gold become a huge fan of his
Damn, I am loving Kingston. What he may lack in the ring (which is just crazy flips) he makes up for in charisma and personality. He tells a hell of a story in the ring. The way he sold the knee injury in his TNT championship match against Cody was brilliant.
I totally agree. His brawling in ring is great though. Makes up for his technique.
@@joshuagumpert8910 agree. I have loved every one of his AEW matches.
Jumping in. I already know this is going to be great. Thanks CVV
I want to thank you Chris for interviewing this guy. He's one of my favorite wrestlers that I felt wasn't getting his fair share and is very underrated. NWA has a gem in the King of diamonds.
"The world is cold. Bundle up!" -- Eddie Kingston
11:20 YES!! THAT'S MY FAVORITE MATCH OF HIS. I called it one of the best matches in 2011. From bell to bell, a great story.
love Eddie Kingston! dude is awesome!
I love just listening to Eddie talk, he's incredible on the mic and possibly the most real talker going
Man I realllllly want a 2.0 version of this now.
He is so self depricating. I can relate, it seems we both need to work on our feelings of self worth. I really like hearing this guy talk.
This guy has ALWAYS been entertaining and seeing him get the spotlight he deserves is awesome. He's been awesome since I saw him on the indies and he's still awesome no national TV. Dudes a legend.
Bro thanks so much! Eddie Kingston is one of my all time favorites. I really appreciate his honesty. Keep it up Eddie!
So much respect for this guy.
I miss watching NWA POWERRR every Tuesday night. Was one of my favorite shows...
I always saw Eddie as a character I couldn't relate to when I was younger ... time definitely changes opinions. His LAX angle in Impact won me over completely and I never knew why. After hearing this interview, I truly understand him now. Great interview guys. I'm loving the re-energized Eddie in NWA and have a feeling I'm now a fan for life.
Here after the Moxly fued, this guy is all wrestler!
Love Eddie Kingston! Great humble dude. Great interview Chris!🤘🤘
this dude is so cool to hear talk. i could listen and invest in what hes saying even nowadays in AEW. his promos are genuine and enjoyable. i like that he acknowledges that its him "at 17 just turned up 1000 notches" as he puts it. keep up the great work Chris, another fantastic interview
i had the pleasure of meeting eddie kingston at the gym and took a selfie with him to. i could not have asked for a better experience meetig him. and believe me when i say he is one of the nicest individuals you could ever meet.
CVV - Thank you! Great interview & I am happy he is huge in AEW!
Most interesting thing about this interview of all the ones youve ever done, I truly believe his brutal authenticity and honesty
That was one of the most entertaining interviews you had! Funny guy for sure!
Eddie is a great guy. One of the best modern promo guys ever.
I just finished watching the FULL GEAR PPV and wanted to listen to this interview. This man brought out so much emotion during the feud with MOX and he brought out emotions within me listening to this interview. God bless this man.
Its been great seeing him regularly in the UK up to now. Im a sucker for the more realistic wrestling and Eddie is one of the best at that. Great interview
Wow another amazing interview Chris! Keep up the amazing work an Eddie made a lot of great points!!
Really liked this interview, was always curious about what "The King" is really like. Good show Chris, thank you brotha... 💯