AEW's Eddie Kingston Pulls Out of Seminar and Meet-and-Greet

The Mad King forced to cancel events due to medical issues.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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AEW star Eddie Kingston has had to withdraw from a scheduled meet-and-greet and seminar this weekend in Denver due to severe migraine headaches. Kingston was set to host the events alongside his tag team partner Ortiz, but the seminar has been postponed indefinitely as Ortiz will go ahead with it alone if there is enough interest from fans.

Why it matters

Kingston has been a key part of AEW's roster since returning from a serious knee injury in 2025. His withdrawal from these fan events highlights the physical toll of professional wrestling and the importance of wrestlers prioritizing their health, especially after major injuries.

The details

According to reports, Kingston is focusing on his health and recovering from the migraine headaches that forced him to pull out of the scheduled events. Pro Wrestling Junkies, the organizers of the meet-and-greet, have offered full refunds to fans who had purchased tickets.

  • Kingston was set to appear at the events this weekend in Denver.
  • He returned to AEW in August 2025 after a 16-month absence due to a knee injury.

The players

Eddie Kingston

An AEW star known as "The Mad King" who has been dealing with severe migraine headaches.

Ortiz

Kingston's tag team partner who will go ahead with the seminar alone if there is enough fan interest.

Pro Wrestling Junkies

The organizers of the meet-and-greet event that Kingston had to pull out of.

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What’s next

If enough fans express interest, Ortiz will go ahead with the seminar alone as originally planned.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the physical toll that professional wrestling can take on performers, even top stars like Eddie Kingston. It's a reminder that wrestlers must prioritize their health and recovery, especially after major injuries, in order to have long and successful careers.