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Brooklyn Spirit

HE IS THE “King Of New York,” according to no less than Eddie Kingston. Approaching his 30-year anniversary in wrestling, Homicide is just as good as he was 20 years ago. “The Notorious 187” ranks among the most influential veterans still working a full-time schedule.

Across many of the top promotions of the last 25 years, Homicide always did it his way, and represented Brooklyn, New York, at every step. Now, after being crowned NWA World junior heavyweight champion at Crockett Cup ’22, he is working with some of the youngest, hungriest wrestlers of today, both on-screen and as a coach.

One of the first inductees into the Independent Wrestling Hall of Fame, Homicide ranks

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