Kenny Omega, an AEW star known for his deep passion for professional wrestling and video games, has taken his love for gaming to another level. Aside from naming his signature moves—the V-Trigger and One-Winged Angel—after moves and characters from Street Fighter V and Final Fantasy VII, Omega has previously contributed to the AEW game Fight Forever and even portrayed Cody Travers in live-action form for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition in 2018.
Recently, Omega shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter) about the new Street Fighter 6 trailer featuring the character Alex, commenting that it felt “like looking in a mirror.” This sparked speculation about his involvement in the game, which Omega soon confirmed by revealing that he performed major motion capture work for Alex in Street Fighter 6. He expressed his enthusiasm, calling Alex his favorite character in the Street Fighter series.
Remarkably, Omega made this announcement just before stepping into the ring for a match against Josh Alexander on AEW Dynamite, where he secured a victory in his first singles match of 2026. This win adds momentum to Omega’s ongoing journey, potentially setting him up to challenge MJF for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship in the future.
Fan Take: This crossover between wrestling and gaming highlights Kenny Omega’s multifaceted appeal, deepening the connection between AEW and pop culture. For fans, his involvement in Street Fighter 6 not only strengthens his brand but also brings fresh excitement to both the gaming world and AEW’s storytelling, potentially attracting new audiences to the sport.
