Christopher Daniels, the 55-year-old wrestling icon currently serving as AEW’s Head of Talent Relations, has singled out his Kenny Omega dream match with Christopher Daniels as one of the greatest moments in his lengthy career. Daniels reflected on this highlight during a recent interview, discussing how key matches defined his athletic journey and legacy.
Daniels Reflects on Career-Defining Matches
Before joining AEW in 2019, Christopher Daniels built a distinguished reputation by wrestling across various top promotions worldwide. While most fans remember his acclaimed tenure with TNA Wrestling, Daniels’ in-ring career concluded after a dramatic Texas Death Match against Hangman Adam Page, which aired on the January 16, 2025, episode of AEW Collision.
In an in-depth conversation at River City Wrestle Con with Criss Cross Adventures, Daniels was asked to identify matches that best represent his skills and career highlights. He acknowledged that the triple threat match featuring AJ Styles and Samoa Joe at TNA Unbreakable 2005 stands out, but he placed special emphasis on an ROH contest where he teamed with Frankie Kazarian and Hiroshi Tanahashi to challenge Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. Referring to that night when he was ROH World Champion, Daniels described it as one of his personal favorites.
“Well, the easy answer is [Samoa] Joe, AJ Styles, and myself from Unbreakable 2005. But I will tell you, if you get a chance to go to WatchROH.com, you can look up Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Hiroshi Tanahashi against Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, one of my favorite matches of my career in Toronto, Canada—just an amazing time. I was ROH World Champion, the chance to tag with Tanahashi, the chance to wrestle Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, it was an awesome night, man. So go look that one up,”
he said. —Christopher Daniels, AEW Head of Talent Relations
Upcoming Winner-Takes-All Showdown at AEW All In
The excitement around Kenny Omega remains high, as AEW President Tony Khan recently announced a highly anticipated match for the upcoming All In event. Kenny Omega, the reigning AEW International Champion, is set to battle AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada in a Winner-Takes-All clash. The match was set after Okada confronted Omega following his defense of the Continental Championship during Fyter Fest’s episode of Dynamite, sparking a heated exchange between the two competitors.
This pairing has historical significance: Omega and Okada share one of pro wrestling’s most respected rivalries, with their previous four showdowns in NJPW considered instant classics. The upcoming bout at All In marks the fifth chapter in their legendary competition, with both Omega and Okada placing their respective titles on the line, raising the stakes higher than ever before.
The wrestling world now eagerly anticipates which of these decorated athletes—both familiar with high-stakes competition—will emerge victorious as AEW continues to cultivate its legacy with marquee matches. As Christopher Daniels reminisces about his own Kenny Omega dream match with Christopher Daniels and the unforgettable moments it created with stars like The Young Bucks, AJ Styles, Frankie Kazarian, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Samoa Joe, the upcoming showdown at All In promises to add another epic chapter to AEW’s growing story.
