Eddie Kingston is still your NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion.
The Mad King defeated Wheeler Yuta at this evening’s AEW Dynamite in Chicago, where he won after connecting with his signature spinning backfist. This marks Kingston’s first defense of the title since he won it in Japan. Highlights from the matchup can be found below.
Wheeler Yuta is trying to exploit the injuries Eddie Kingston got at #StadiumStampede!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@WheelerYuta | #EddieKingston | @njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/SUdQ8GFmVB
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 31, 2023
EDDIE KINGSTON IS FLYING!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@WheelerYuta | #EddieKingston | @njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/nn00NVdB0J
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 31, 2023
Eddie Kingston doesn't quit!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@WheelerYuta | #EddieKingston | @njpwglobal pic.twitter.com/M2Npm5icW4
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 31, 2023
Full results to tonight’s AEW Dynamite can be found here.