Last year, a hype video from NJPW hinted at a possible team-up between wrestling stars Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega. However, recent findings suggest that there was never an intention for any definite collaboration.
The promotional video, which was made public in September, seemed to suggest an impending showdown or partnership with the two.
However, according to a report from Fightful Select, sources within NJPW contend that there were never concrete plans for Omega and Tanahashi to either form an alliance or enter into a competition when the video was created.
The report adds that there were no pre-existing discussions about potential storylines involving the two going on to AEW before the video’s release. The video was simply edited in a way that alluded to a potential contest between them.
Omega marked his return into the ring against Gabe Kidd at the Wrestle Dynasty event in January and has since reappeared on AEW television shows.