The future of Kenny Omega is a hot topic in the world of pro-wrestling. There have been plenty of rumors over the past few days that he could be heading to WWE or joining his buddies in the new promotion, All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Omega had some interesting comments in an interview with
Tokyo Sports. This came after his loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi at
Omega says that he is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. Here is a translated quote from the interview:
“There is no real place for me to fit, so it’s best for me not to be in (NJPW). I can’t be there working under Tanahashi. I don’t think he’s surpassed me, don’t think he’s better. If we can, I want to face him again. But I need time away, and not just from New Japan.’”
Omega didn’t say where he was heading. Here is another translated quote about WWE and AEW:
“If I go to WWE, the fans there will be pleased, and the fans will be pleased if I go to AEW. I want to be in a place where Kenny is going to be happy.”
It should be interesting to see what happens. His contract with NJPW expires at the end of January.
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