Kenny Omega return update (Patreon)

Kenny Omega is set to return soon, at long last.

Omega has been sidelined for all of 2024 with diverticulitis. He returned to NJPW, with a match planned against Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5. Fightful was told this was done with Tony Khan's blessing, and AEW viewed it as a good gesture towards the relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

While there was some internal discussion about Kenny Omega returning at Full Gear, Fightful Select has been told that was never a firm plan. However, we'd noted that Omega was likely to appear in All Elite Wrestling before headed back over to Japan. On December 18, a vignette aired promoting his upcoming return. Those within the company and near Omega have claimed that it's been discussed as happening by the December 28 World's End PPV. However, we've not learned in what capacity.