AEW Full Gear 2020: 34 Things You Probably Missed

5. Eddie Kingston's Misawa Tribute

Eddie Kingston Misawa
AEW/Pro Wrestling NOAH

Excalibur mentioned this on commentary, but it's still worth including here.

Though Eddie Kingston is definitely a street brawler who's more likely to use barbed wire than technical holds, he does appreciate the classics. His green and silver ring gear was a direct nod towards fallen Japanese great Mitsuharu Misawa.

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