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Eddie Kingston withdraws from AEW Continental Cup; replacement to be determined

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:12 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Eddie Kingston withdraws from AEW Continental Cup; replacement to be determined

Summary

Eddie Kingston will not compete in the AEW Continental Cup due to a medical issue. AEW President Tony Khan announced on August 21, 2026, during a live stream that Kingston is not medically cleared to wrestle. He was set to face Claudio Castagnoli in the quarterfinals. A play-in match between Adam Priest and Daniel Garcia will occur at ROH's Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view to determine Kingston's replacement. Further details on Kingston's condition remain unavailable, but Khan reassured fans he would be okay.

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Key Details

•Eddie Kingston is pulled from AEW Continental Cup for medical reasons.
•Tony Khan announced the decision in a live stream on August 21.
•A play-in match will decide who replaces Kingston.
•Adam Priest faces Daniel Garcia at Death Before Dishonor.
•Kingston recently returned to AEW after competing in ROH.

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11:12 PMWrestling Inc — Eddie Kingston Pulled From AEW Continental Cup, Replacement To Be Determined On ROH PPV

What they're saying

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Tony Khan announced that Eddie Kingston has been pulled from the AEW Continental Cup, and a replacement will be determined on ROH Death Before Dishonor.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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