Eddie Kingston answered Cody Rhodes’ open challenge for the TNT Championship and requested a No DQ stipulation.
.@MadKing1981 has arrived to challenge @CodyRhodes for his TNT Championship in a NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/PvT4TRmfTd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 23, 2020
The veteran wrestler cut a passionate promo about his background and differences from Rhodes. Despite the fire in Kingston, he wasn’t able to keep up with Rhodes inside the ring without some tricks. The former Evolve Tag Team Champion had a few moments, though, such as taking Rhodes’ weight belt and then hitting him with it.
.@MadKing1981 lays in the hurt to @CodyRhodes in this no disqualification match for the TNT Championship.
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/3KMZRanpJU
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 23, 2020
Kingston eventually dumped thumbtacks into the ring and was able to throw Rhodes into them. Despite the pain, Rhodes came back in the match and locked in a figure four leglock that forced Kingston to tap.
.@MadKing1981 plants @CodyRhodes on the thumbtacks!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/SQIR3luzLp
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 23, 2020
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