Eddie Kingston Opens Up on Mental Health, Credits Indie Wrestling as a Source of Peace

Eddie Kingston has never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, and the AEW and ROH star is at it again — this time opening up about his mental health and the role independent wrestling continues to play in keeping him grounded.

In a recent One Day At wXw documentary, Kingston reflected candidly on the struggles he’s faced and explained why stepping away from the major-promotion spotlight to compete on the independent circuit remains meaningful to him. For Kingston, indie dates aren’t just about staying sharp in the ring — they serve as a genuine outlet, offering a sense of calm and purpose that helps him navigate life’s pressures.

It’s a refreshingly honest admission from one of professional wrestling’s most emotionally transparent performers. Kingston has built much of his connection with fans on exactly this kind of vulnerability, speaking openly over the years about personal hardship in a way few wrestlers are willing to. That authenticity has made him one of the most beloved figures in the sport, and moments like this documentary appearance only reinforce why.

The wXw documentary format gave Kingston a platform to speak at length about his journey, and the fact that indie wrestling — a world he came up in long before AEW came calling — still offers him something the big stage can’t fully replicate says a great deal about what the grassroots side of the business means to him personally.

For fans of Kingston, it’s a reminder that the man behind the microphone is every bit as real as the character they’ve come to love.