Eddie Kingston Gives Claudio Castagnoli His Due And Respect, Dedicates ROH Title Win To Xavier
Eddie Kingston comments on capturing the ROH World Title at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam.
Last night in New York, Eddie Kingston walked into his home turf with a different level of confidence that brought an impressive big fight feel to Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The match was incredibly physical from the get go, with both men landing their finishers multiple times for near falls. In the end however, Eddie Kingston would not die and pinned Claudio in the centre of the ring to capture the Ring Of Honor World Heavyweight Championship.
In a digital exclusive, AEW shared Kingston’s post-match comments.
“I’m in pain. That stage hurts. Claudio hurts every time he hits you. I don’t like him as a human being. But I shook his hand because let’s be honest, he was a great Ring of Honor Champion, and I’ve always said he was a great wrestler. I just don’t like him as a person, and that’s not gonna change. But I can definitely show him that I’ve grown. I’ve grown up. Back in the day, I wouldn’t have shook his hand. I would have spit in his face, and then I would have gloated. But bro, I grew up man. I’ll give him his due and his respect. I’m proud, I’m happy. When I get back to the hotel, I’m not gonna be proud and happy because now I know I gotta defend this championship and this championship. It’s gonna be hard, but I like it. Without struggle, there is no progress. I feel too weird if there is no struggle. But this is dedicated to Xavier, the second-ever Ring of Honor World Champion. Rest in peace, bud. Thank you for everything you’ve done for this business. Thank you for being good to me in the locker room. But this one’s for you, dog. This one’s for you because people should remember who you are. X marks the spot, baby. Love you, X. Rest in peace. I’m good, man. I just wanna go see my parents. We good? New work in this mother,”
Eddie Kingston
We will have to wait and see what comes next for Eddie Kingston now that he is the Ring Of Honor World Champion, but he will certainly have some matchups on Ring Of Honor television for fans to look forward to.
H/T to Fightful for transcription
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