Update On Kenny Omega & The Elite’s AEW Status; WWE Gives Up Efforts To Sign Them

WWE has reportedly abandoned their pursuit of signing Kenny Omega, along with the Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page, as their contracts with AEW approach their end date at the close of 2023.

Although Omega’s deal initially ended in early 2023, it was extended due to his absence from the ring in 2022. Following AEW Blood & Guts, Omega delivered a promo indicating his loyalty to The Elite, fueling speculation about their future.

According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the prevailing belief is that all four wrestlers will stay with AEW. While Omega was highly coveted by WWE in particular, they have now given up hope of securing a deal with him and believe he will remain with AEW. Dave Meltzer wrote,

“The prevailing belief is that the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Adam Page are staying. The interview Omega did off the air in Boston would have led you to believe that is the case. The interview was also originally supposed to be on television, as was the handshake between the Golden Elite and BCC, which seemed to signal the end of the feud at this point.

If that Omega thing was on television with the mention of them sticking together, that’s where so many people believed they were staying and there was a no deal. None of those involved have said if that is what that line meant.

We do know from a WWE standpoint that months ago they had the impression they had a good shot at Omega in 2024 and he was the most coveted of all the guys being talked about like Jay White and the others. That has gone cold so they do believe he’s staying with AEW.”

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