Eddie Kingston aims for championships in AEW and CMLL
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Eddie Kingston is pursuing ambitious goals in his wrestling career after returning from injury. This Saturday, August 22, 2026, he will face Claudio Castagnoli in the quarterfinals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup. Kingston is also eyeing a challenge for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship against Hechicero, who recently won the International Grand Prix. A promo for Kingston’s aspirations aired on CMLL Informa, though no date has been set for that matchup. Kingston's victories could significantly elevate his career.
- •Kingston returns from injury to compete in wrestling tournaments
- •He faces Claudio Castagnoli in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup
- •Kingston aims for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
- •Hechicero recently won the International Grand Prix
- •A date for Kingston's match with Hechicero has not been announced
- 10:00 PMCageside Seats — Eddie Kingston has an ambitious goal for his career
"Eddie Kingston’s career hit its peak to date by becoming a triple champion across AEW, NJPW, and ROH. Unfortunately, the Mad King suffered a serious setback due to injury. Upon return, Kingston laid low, mostly competing in ROH alongside Ortiz. Now, he is back in the groove with ambitious goals. First, Kingston entered the AEW Continental Challenge Cup tournament. He will wrestle Claudio Castagnoli in the quarterfinals this Saturday on Collision (Aug. 22, 2026). Kingston isn’t stopping there. He has his eyes on another championship. Kingston wants to challenge Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship in Arena Mexico. He sent in a promo to air on CMLL Informa. Kingston wants the Alchemist at his best and without the Callis Family. One-on-on, dog. #CMLLInforma || ⌛️🌎 ¡Eddie Kingston con un objetivo claro! El gladiador de AEW tiene la mira puesta en Hechicero y en el Campeonato Mundial Completo del CMLL. 📲 https://t.co/kelGXKxJdL pic.twitter.com/XIibTtfQpN — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) August 20, 2026 Hechicero is coming in hot from winning the International Grand Prix. He also secured a singles win by tying Mascara Dorada’s legs into a pretzel on Tuesday night in Arena Mexico. No date has been announced yet for that potential match. Imagine a world where Kingston wins the AEW Continental Cup at All In in Wembley Stadium, and he wins the CMLL heavyweight strap in Arena Mexico. It’s not too far of a dream to achieve for the Mad King. He could still reach new heights for his career around the world. Share your thoughts about Eddie Kingston’s desire to win a title in CMLL.
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