Atlanta crowd witnesses a heartfelt exchange between the two rivals
Summary
– Danielson praised Kingston’s heart after his fifth match back from injury
– Kingston expressed frustration but thanked Atlanta for their energy
– Fans rallied behind Kingston as Danielson encouraged him to keep pursuing the AEW World Title
Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston delivered one of the most emotional moments of the night following AEW Dynamite, stepping into the ring after the show went off the air to address the Atlanta crowd. The exchange highlighted their rivalry, their mutual respect, and Kingston’s continued fight to become AEW World Champion.
Danielson took the microphone first and spoke directly to Kingston. He reminded fans that Kingston had only recently returned from an injury layoff that kept him out for more than 500 days. Danielson praised his resilience and told the crowd that Kingston came within inches of capturing the AEW World Title. He admitted he once doubted Kingston but now believes in him fully.
The Atlanta crowd erupted, chanting for Kingston as Danielson urged them to recognize the heart he brings to the ring. Their support echoed through the arena as Danielson declared Kingston one of the toughest competitors in the business.
Kingston followed with a raw, honest message of his own. He said he felt disappointed and angry about the loss, but made it clear that he loved Danielson and appreciated the encouragement he had given. He spoke about his long history of wrestling in Atlanta and how the crowd’s energy helped him overcome his nerves before the match.
He thanked the fans for supporting professional wrestling and even took a playful jab at Tony Khan after hearing chants requesting a future pay-per-view in the city. Kingston closed with gratitude and asked fans to get home safely, sealing the emotional post-show moment.
