Eddie Kingston dealing with hernia, most likely needs surgery

[Chris]

Ring of Honor's Eddie Kingston says he "most likely" will undergo surgery to repair a hernia.

Speaking for the first time since losing his ROH World title match against Claudio Castagnoli at Supercard of Honor, Kingston appeared on Thursday's Ring of Honor TV episode to discuss his injury.

In a promo that blended storyline elements with what appears to be a legitimate injury, Kingston revealed that he has been dealing with the hernia for seven months.

Kingston said:

"I've been dealing with a hernia injury. Well, I just found out it was a hernia. I've been dealing with an injury since September."

Kingston continued:

"The reason why I'm gonna most likely need surgery for this hernia, the hernia acted up really bad and I've had it since September."

Kingston credited Castagnoli for "beating him so bad" that the hernia acted up, and said that he was in so much discomfort after their Supercard bout that he could not sleep that night.

No timetable was given for when the surgery might take place, or how long Kingston's recovery time will be.

Earlier this week it was announced that Orange Cassidy would replace Kingston at Sunday's NJPW Collision in Philadelphia event, taking on Gabriel Kidd.

Kingston also revealed on this week's ROH episode that he remains under contract to AEW.

Our full Ring of Honor TV report can be found here.

https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/rohs-eddie-kingston-says-he-most-likely-needs-hernia-surgery

 

[Comrade Khan]

get well soon King

 

[Cwalker]

Not a huge loss imo but get well

 

[Wiseman]

*SMDH*

Hernias really suck from what I hear. In the wrestling industry I imagine the pain is ten fold. Hurry back, King.

 

[Deezy]

Got a hernia holding onto that chip he's been carrying.

 

[Roy Mustang]

Sucks he got hurt but yeah makes even more sense why he didn't win the title (I presume he was going to lose anyway)

 

[Chris]

Sucks he got hurt but yeah makes even more sense why he didn't win the title (I presume he was going to lose anyway)

I don't think plans were changed either, I bet the fucker didn't even finally go to the doctors until after the match, probably found out right around when his NJPW match recently was changed

 

[Chris]

 

[Alexa]

Hopefully he recovers well and once better he can dethrone Claudio

 

[Y2Jayne]

Hernias really suck from what I hear.

It does, it's constant pain unless you find that one awkward position that eases it. I couldn't sleep for a whole week because of it, I spent entire nights rolling in my bed trying to find the right angle. I would pass out of exhaustion after a couple of days without sleep and then wake up 2h later because of the pain. Painkillers didn't help.

Also the surgery is tricky, especially for overweight people, you can end up paralyzed.