Kenny Omega, fresh off a challenging championship bout at the AEW All Texas pay-per-view, is anticipated to take some time away from the company. The former world champion did not appear at this week’s TV taping.
Fightful Select reports that AEW insiders confirm Omega will be off television for an extended period. It remains uncertain whether his time off will be a complete break from AEW programming or if he will make occasional appearances. On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Omega’s former manager Don Karis repeatedly referred to him as “dead” following his pay-per-view defeat.
Omega’s break comes just months after he returned from a serious health scare with diverticulitis, which kept him out for much of early 2025. Since coming back, he has participated in 10 matches, including a memorable 30-minute showdown with Okada.
He joins a growing list of top AEW talents currently on hiatus. Adam Cole is out with concussion-related issues, Will Ospreay is recovering from an injury, and Samoa Joe has stepped away briefly to focus on promoting his TV series.
Fan Take: This development is significant for AEW fans as Kenny Omega’s absence leaves a gap in the company’s star power and could shift storylines and match dynamics. It also highlights the physical toll on wrestlers, stressing the importance of health and recovery for the future of the sport.
