Eddie Kingston Challenges Samoa Joe for AEW World Title at Winter Is Coming

Eddie Kingston made his intentions crystal clear on AEW Collision—he’s coming for the AEW World Championship.

After a hard-fought win over Katsuyori Shibata, Kingston stood tall in Nashville and delivered an emotional post-match promo that hit on everything from loyalty to mental health. He made it known that while he still considers Hook a friend, the young star will have to face the consequences for aligning with Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland.

Kingston didn’t hold back, questioning whether he even deserves the love he gets from the fans. He opened up about the internal struggles he faces every day and made it clear that the ring is the only place he finds peace. He told the crowd he doesn’t do this for social media praise, but because of his genuine love for pro wrestling and the fans who share it.

Then came the challenge. Turning his attention to AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, Kingston recalled once looking up to Joe during his ROH title reign. Now, he sees Joe as someone corrupting Hook’s path as part of the OPPS. With that fire in his voice, Kingston called his shot: he wants Joe in Atlanta on December 10 during AEW: Winter Is Coming.

This is set to be one of Kingston’s biggest matches in AEW—possibly the most personal. After everything he’s endured, from injuries to psychological battles, he’s coming for the top prize and one of the most dominant champions in AEW history.

Will Eddie Kingston finally get his moment? Or will Samoa Joe shut him down cold at Winter Is Coming? Sound off with your thoughts below.