I swear if Eddie Kingston doesn’t win the World Championship at Winter is Coming, I might kms.

Eddie Kingston beating Samoa Joe at Winter is Coming would be the payoff fans have been waiting for. He’s been grinding nonstop, and his win over Shibata on Collision showed he’s still got that fire and fight. Joe might be the champ, but he needed HOOK and The Opps to get it done at Full Gear. But, Kingston’s been doing it solo, no shortcuts. He’s called Joe out straight up, no mind games, just pure intensity and respect for the sport. Kingston’s promos hit different because they’re real, he’s not trying to be slick, he’s just telling the truth. After nearly 20 years without a singles match between them, this feels like the moment where everything lines up. If AEW wants a champion who actually represents the struggle and the fans, Kingston’s the guy to do it.