Kenny Omega Injury Update, What Happened to Kenny Omega?
by P Nandhini
Updated Jun 27, 2023
What Happened to Kenny Omega?
At night at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay engaged in an intense and physically demanding match that captivated the audience. Ultimately, Ospreay emerged as the victor, securing the IWGP United States Championship. The bout showcased a series of hard-hitting maneuvers, including Omega enduring a particularly rough landing on his neck. Considering the nature of the match, it would be reasonable to assume that both competitors sustained some level of injuries.
However, initial reports suggest that Omega managed to escape the encounter without any major injuries. Bryan Alvarez, speaking on "Wrestling Observer Radio," relayed information he had received from sources within AEW, indicating Omega's favorable condition following the match.
Kenny Omega Injury Update
Following his loss, Kenny Omega took to social media this morning to address the outcome of the match. The AEW star graciously acknowledged that Will Ospreay proved to be the superior competitor on the previous night. However, Omega also issued a warning to Ospreay, urging him to keep the title out of the hands of Don Callis. On the other hand, during the post-PPV media scrum, Ospreay, hailing from the United Kingdom, expressed his availability on August 27 for AEW's highly anticipated debut at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
While it remains uncertain if Omega intends to pursue a third match against Ospreay, it would be logical for their intense rivalry to reach its climax at the All In event. Fans eagerly await further developments in this intense and compelling storyline.
Kenny Omega Forbidden Door
At the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door II pay-per-view event on Sunday night, Kenny Omega lost the IWGP US Championship to Will Ospreay in a highly anticipated match. This encounter marked their second meeting, with their first bout taking place earlier this year at Wrestle Kingdom 17, where Omega emerged victorious and captured the IWGP United States Championship.
The match between Omega and Ospreay lasted for an impressive duration of over 40 minutes. Throughout the intense contest, there were several interferences from Don Callis, adding an extra layer of drama. It is worth noting that during the match, Ospreay executed a Tiger Driver, resulting in Omega taking a dangerous landing directly on his head.
According to Bryan Alvarez's report on today's edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, the initial update on Omega's condition is that he is doing "OK" following the concerning bump. However, it remains unclear whether Omega received medical evaluation or underwent any x-ray examinations to assess his well-being and potential injuries. Fans and wrestling enthusiasts will be eager to receive further updates regarding Omega's health and recovery.
Who is Kenny Omega?
Kenny Omega, born Tyson Smith, is a Canadian professional wrestler. He currently competes in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and also holds an executive vice president position within the company. Omega gained recognition during his tenure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) from 2014 to 2019, where he held titles such as the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. He has performed in various independent promotions worldwide, including DDT Pro-Wrestling, Jersey All-Pro Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
Omega has also competed in major promotions like Ring of Honor, Impact Wrestling, and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, where he held the Impact World Championship and AAA Mega Championship. In AEW, he has won the AEW World Championship, AEW World Tag Team Championship, and AEW World Trios Championship.
Kenny Omega Injury Update - FAQs
Kenny Omega lost the IWGP US Championship to Will Ospreay in a highly anticipated match.
The match lasted over 40 minutes and included interferences from Don Callis. Will Ospreay executed a Tiger Driver, causing Kenny Omega to land on his head.
Initial reports suggest that Omega is doing "OK" following the concerning bump. It is unclear if he received medical evaluation or underwent x-ray examinations.
Will Ospreay expressed his availability for AEW's debut at Wembley Stadium on August 27.
Kenny Omega is an executive vice president in AEW, in addition to being a wrestler.