Kenny Omega, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in history, recently faced off against Kazuchika Okada in a fiercely contested match at AEW All In 2025. Nick Jackson, Omega’s former tag team partner, suggested that this encounter could mark the final chapter in the long-standing rivalry between these two legends, expressing deep emotion about witnessing what might be their last battle.
A Decade-Long Feud Rooted in New Japan Pro Wrestling
The rivalry between Omega and Okada, also known as the Rainmaker, originated back in 2016 after Omega’s victory at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s G1 Climax tournament. Since then, they have delivered four memorable matches in NJPW. Their fifth clash took place recently under the AEW banner during the All In: Texas event held in Jacksonville, Florida, continuing to captivate wrestling fans worldwide.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Undisputed, Nick Jackson reflected on his feelings about the match.
“I’m not even sure why–maybe it had to do with not being able to be ringside for this one like we were in all the other matches. We were so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to watch them wrestle together again. Who knows if that was the last time? I’m just happy we got to see it happen,” said Nick Jackson. —Nick Jackson, Wrestler
Impact Reflections from Matt Jackson on Wrestling’s Changing Landscape
Matt Jackson, Nick’s brother and fellow member of the Young Bucks, shared how the Omega-Okada match prompted him to reflect on his own career and the passage of time within professional wrestling. He acknowledged that the rivalry helped carve a path for AEW’s rise as a promotion.
“Seeing some of the guys around me that I traveled up and down the roads with now retiring, or moving on to different roles, and then watching two of the all-time greats put together what felt like an epilogue made me ask myself, where does the time go? That made me more profoundly emotional than I ever would’ve imagined,” Matt said. —Matt Jackson, Wrestler
Continuing Storylines and Future Championship Battles
The Young Bucks, alongside Omega and Okada, have significantly influenced wrestling over the past decade by creating unforgettable moments and shifting the landscape of the sport. Looking ahead, Kazuchika Okada is scheduled to defend the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland at the upcoming Forbidden Door event, signaling new chapters in AEW’s ongoing storylines.
