Kenny Omega faced longtime rival Kazuchika Okada at All In in Texas, marking their first encounter within the AEW ring. This historic match, held recently at Globe Life Field in Arlington, ended with Okada winning and unifying his Continental Championship with Omega’s International Championship. Despite the thrilling bout, concerns about Kenny Omega AEW wrestling future have surfaced due to cryptic comments and his absence in recent AEW programming.
The bout lasted 31 minutes and was their fifth head-to-head since 2017. Okada’s victory tied their singles rivalry at two wins each, with one match ending in a time limit draw. This unification further establishes Okada as AEW’s inaugural Unified Champion. However, shortly after All In, AEW began referencing Omega’s availability in ways that raised questions about his ongoing role.
AEW’s Hints at Kenny Omega’s Possible Hiatus
During a backstage segment on this week’s AEW Dynamite, Don Callis referred to Omega as “dead,” while commentator Excalibur noted that Omega was hurt following All In but provided no further details. This ambiguous language and Omega’s absence from recent tapings in Chicago have fueled speculation that the star wrestler is taking time away from AEW.
Okada has since continued his momentum by defeating Rey Fenix in a non-title match and starting a feud with Swerve Strickland, with Tony Schiavone announcing a new era for AEW under Okada’s Unified Championship reign. Despite this progress, reports suggest this new AEW chapter is unfolding without Kenny Omega, who remains AEW’s only Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion.
Kenny Omega’s Health and Career Timeline
After battling a severe case of diverticulitis that sidelined him in 2023 and all of early 2024, Kenny Omega returned to action with 10 matches this year. That total matches his entire 2022 activity but is a steep decrease from 32 matches in 2021. Omega was scheduled to achieve his 1,300th career match milestone this year, but that milestone appears postponed amid his current break.
Fightful Select reported Omega’s absence at recent AEW tapings and highlighted uncertainty about whether his time off marks a continuous hiatus or a more intermittent schedule adjustment. Omega, aged 41, had previously indicated plans to modify his wrestling style for health reasons, though no official confirmation of injury related to the All In match has been given.
AEW Roster Changes and Future Implications
Alongside Kenny Omega, other AEW talents such as Samoa Joe, Will Ospreay, and Adam Cole are also dealing with time away from wrestling due to injuries or health conditions. While some stars initially planned breaks but later returned to influence AEW’s storylines, Omega’s situation remains uncertain.
This period of transition could lead to AEW reshaping its top-tier competition and narratives, particularly if Omega’s participation continues to decline. Fans and insiders alike will closely observe developments regarding his health and potential schedule, as his absence would significantly impact AEW’s creative direction and star power.
