In case you didn’t know…
Kenny Omega was arguably the hottest and most talked about wrestler at the beginning of the year. He began to gain traction after becoming the first non-Japanese wrestler to win the G1 Climax tournament, and subsequently the first non-Japanese superstar to headline a Wrestle Kingdom show.
Despite the fact that Omega lost his match against Okada at Wrestle Kingdom XI, he still gained near universal praise from the wrestling community. More talk began when Omega revealed that his contract with NJPW was coming to a close, leading to speculation about WWE possibly getting Omega in time for the Royal Rumble.
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The Cleaner ended up staying with NJPW because he presumably wanted to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
NJPW is going to California later this year to hold the G1 Climax tournament, indicating that they are now in global expansion mode.
The heart of the matter
Omega had the following to say to njpw1972.com:
Omega then began to elaborate on his drawing power:
He also staked his claim as to why NJPW should put the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on him:
Omega’s claims aren’t fully wrong. He is without a doubt a far bigger draw abroad, especially in the United States, than any other wrestler in NJPW, Okada included. The fact that New Japan World had 10,000 subscribers from the United States just for Wrestle Kingdom XI validates his claims.
What’s next?
Omega will continue his pursuit of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and look to get a rematch with Okada; he is also a big draw and undoubtedly, the best option to carry the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when New Japan goes to the United States.
Author’s Take
As long as Omega stays with NJPW, there is little doubt that he will win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in a matter of time. It seems like something that will occur sooner rather than later, as it should be.
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