It was recently confirmed that Tommy End/Malakai Black/Aleister Black would not be available for the upcoming PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 199: BoneStorm event.

Former WWE name and PROGRESS co-owner Big Damo (alongside Nikki Storm) confirmed on X today that the duo would be missing the event due to a personal issue:

“Unfortunately Tommy End and Xelina will no longer be able to compete at Chapter 199: Bonestorm. They are dealing with a personal issue. I am gutted we won’t have them with us next week but we will have them with us again in 2027. I believe in family first and I am wishing them the very best. They are incredible people and have been a pleasure to deal with.”

AEW name replacing Malakai Black

The company has now confirmed that Eddie Kingston will be taking the place of End to face Luke Jacobs at the event on Sunday, October 25.

PROGRESS wrote on X: “Eddie returns to PROGRESS Wrestling, and he takes on the youngest PROGRESS Triple Crown winner in history – Luke Jacobs. Could this be the last time we see Eddie Kingston in a PROGRESS ring? We certainly hope not, but on October 25th we know he and Jacobs will give us an epic inside the Ballroom!”

OTT Wrestling in Ireland have also confirmed that Kingston will be appearing on their upcoming card October 24, which has now been renamed ‘NewEnd.’