Kenny Omega was attacked by Kazuchika Okada at AEW Summer Blockbuster, leaving fans stunned as backstage footage surfaced showing Omega in visible pain. The incident took place just as Omega made his return to the company after a seven-month absence due to diverticulitis, setting the stage for renewed tension between these long-standing rivals.
Rivalry Intensifies Ahead of Major AEW Match
Omega and Okada’s heated rivalry began years ago in NJPW, where the two faced off in four unforgettable matches. With both stars now back in AEW, anticipation mounts for their upcoming bout at All In: Texas, which will mark their fifth encounter overall, and the first in AEW. Fans are eager to see both Okada’s Continental Championship and Omega’s International Title put on the line in what promises to be a highly significant match for the company.
Unveiling of a New Championship Leads to Violent Confrontation
The intensity inside the arena escalated during the contract signing when AEW revealed a new Unified Championship. As audience members admired the title, Okada ambushed Omega, using Don Callis to create a diversion. Okada targeted Omega’s stomach throughout the attack, seemingly aware of Omega’s recent health challenges. The assault went on even as Omega was placed on a stretcher, drawing concern and shock from those watching live and online.
Eyewitness reports confirm that following a brutal elbow drop onto the stretcher, Omega began coughing up blood. This alarming development quickly spread online as new backstage footage appeared on social media, showing the former AEW World Champion in severe discomfort.
Uncertainty Surrounds Omega’s Condition and Upcoming Match
With
“Kenny Omega attacked by Kazuchika Okada at AEW Summer Blockbuster”
now dominating discussion, fans and commentators are questioning whether Omega’s injuries could jeopardize his participation in the upcoming All In event. The rivalry between Okada, Omega, and the interference from Don Callis has injected new uncertainty into what was already one of the year’s most anticipated AEW storylines.
The aftermath of the attack and the circulating backstage footage have fueled speculation across the wrestling community. Observers now wait to see if this incident will impact the status of Omega and Okada’s high-stakes match, and how AEW will address the shocking incident in the coming days.
