After his recent defeat to Kazuchika Okada at the All In event, Kenny Omega is expected to take some downtime from AEW activities. Reports from Fightful, citing AEW sources, indicate that Omega’s absence could be either consecutive or intermittent, though the exact duration remains unclear.
Details of the Championship Unification and Its Impact
Okada emerged victorious in their unification bout, claiming the AEW Unified Championship by defeating Omega. Despite the introduction of this new title, AEW will continue to maintain the individual legacies of both the Continental and International Championships. This match was the first singles encounter between Omega and Okada on U.S. soil, balancing their overall rivalry record to two wins each and one draw since their initial 2017 NJPW confrontation.
Context Around the Rivalry and AEW’s Current Storylines
On this week’s episode of Dynamite, Don Callis made a dramatic claim that Omega is “dead” following the All In loss, signaling possible significant changes in Omega’s AEW story arc. Additionally, fellow top AEW talent Will Ospreay is also scheduled to take some time off after competing at the same event. AEW’s upcoming major appearance will be the Forbidden Door pay-per-view, co-promoted with NJPW, set for August 24 in London.
Future Considerations and AEW’s Upcoming Events
Kenny Omega AEW time off comes at a pivotal moment, as the promotion prepares for significant cross-promotional events. Omega’s break may influence AEW’s plans leading up to Forbidden Door, potentially affecting storylines and match cards. Fans and insiders alike await updates on Omega’s status and how his absence will shape AEW’s landscape in the weeks ahead.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Who defeated Kenny Omega?
A. Kazuchika Okada won against Kenny Omega to be crowned the first AEW Unified Champion. This victory also earned him the AEW International Championship. The event, AEW All In: Texas, took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
