Witnessing Kenny Omega’s display of bodily strength at the 2024 NJPW Power Struggle event has served as a heartening indication of the former AEW World Champion’s path to recovery.
During the tournament, Omega’s deep fondness for New Japan was obvious as he hinted at the possibility of a comeback at the upcoming Wrestle Dynasty on January 5.
Post his promotional speech, in which he celebrated New Japan as indisputably the top wrestling spectacle globally, the AEW elite was immediately engaged in a verbal dispute with competitor Gabe Kidd behind the scenes.
The ensuing impromptu skirmish is the closest we’ve seen Omega to an official match since his last in December 2023. He’s been out of the ring since, due to a diagnosis of diverticulitis.
Anticipation builds for the Wrestle Dynasty 2025 set to be hosted on January 5 at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan – a mere day following NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19.
Omega did briefly appear for AEW earlier this year in May where he was unexpectedly ambushed by The Elite leading to his removal from the group. He underwent a medical procedure the same month.
AFTER KENNY OMEGA CHALLENGED A YOUNG NEW JAPAN TALENT FOR WRESTLE DYNASTY ON JANUARY 5TH HIM AND GABE KIDD BRAWLED BACK STAGE #NJPW #NJPST pic.twitter.com/yEdj492FYR
— 🅰️🅾️ (@KXNGAO) November 4, 2024