AEW’s Kenny Omega Issues Challenge For Major Crossover Match

Former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega has sent an “invitation” to NJPW’s Gabe Kidd for a major crossover match.

At NJPW Power Struggle, Kenny Omega made his return to the promotion for the first time in over a year and announced that he intended on making his in-ring return at Wrestle Dynasty at January 5.

After the in-ring promo segment, NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd confronted Omega backstage and got into a physical pull-apart brawl.

Kidd has since issued an “unofficial” challenge to Omega for a match in a recent interview, which you can read here.

Speaking with NJPW, Kenny Omega issued an “invitation” to Gabe Kidd for a singles match at Wrestle Dynasty.

He said:

“Before I do have to have my last match, I think there’s more I can do in Japan, and more I can do in a positive way for NJPW and its fans. I do want to help the younger talents in New Japan.”

“Things haven’t played out the way I envisaged, but maybe in some sense, the beating Gabe Kidd gets from me will benefit him in the long run, and he’ll be able to grow up and act like an adult afterward. Now the invitation’s open.”

“Look, I’m throwing my hat in here, I’m taking the bigger step. I’m saying to NJPW that if this is what the company wants, if it’s what’s the fans want and if it’s what Gabe wants.”

“If this is what’s most interesting, then let’s do it, I’ll give you that chance, Gabe. Let’s see what your answer is.”

Omega previously explained why he’s making his in-ring return with NJPW not AEW, click here to read more.

The Wrestle Dynasty event will take place from the Tokyo Dome on Sunday, January 5, 2025 and will feature NJPW’s Zack Sabre Jr. facing AEW’s Ricochet.

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced a women’s tournament called “the International Women’s Cup” for Wrestle Dynasty, which you can read at this link here.

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