Eddie Kingston recently thrilled fans with his performance at NJPW Resurgence. However, during the match, he sustained a significant leg injury that will unfortunately sideline him for an extended period. The extent of his injury and the projected recovery timeline have now been revealed, offering fans a glimpse of when they might see him return to the ring.

Reports surfaced that “The Mad King” suffered legitimate knee injury during his match at NJPW Resurgence. Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed the severity of the injury.

During AEW Dynamite, it was announced that Eddie Kingston had been withdrawn from the Anarchy In The Arena match ahttps://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/05/16/eddie-kingston-spotted-with-knee-brace-after-injury-confirmation-on-5-15-aew-dynamite/t the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Kingston, seen sporting a knee brace last week, is scheduled to undergo surgery.

According to PWInsider, Kingston met with surgeons today and, given the nature of his injuries, will not undergo surgery to repair his ACL and meniscus tears until at least July. Kingston shared that he has been advised to wait for his tibial fracture to heal and to undergo some physical therapy before surgeons can focus on his knee.

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Kingston elaborated that following surgery, his recovery is expected to take approximately ten months. This timeline suggests a return to the ring around May 2025, assuming no further complications. Displaying his characteristic resilience, Kingston expressed his determination to recover fully.

“Not mad. I don’t give a f***. It’s what happens when you wrestle. Just gotta get f**king better.”

In Kingston’s absence, Darby Allin stepped in for the Anarchy In The Arena match. Fans and colleagues alike are sending their best wishes for a speedy recovery, hoping to see Kingston back in action sooner than anticipated.

Are you disheartened by Eddie Kingston’s injury at such an unfortunate time? Share your thoughts and well-wishes in the comments section below!

Subhojeet Mukherjee

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