Kenny Omega World Title Run
The leader of The Elite and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Kenny Omega is a Canadian-born professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he serves as both an active wrestler and an executive vice president. He is the leader of The Elite stable.
Quick Facts
- Key rivalry
- Jon Moxley
Lore & Background
Omega held the AEW World Championship once, the AEW World Tag Team Championship once (with "Hangman" Adam Page), and the AEW World Trios Championship once (with Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). He became AEW's inaugural Triple Crown winner in September 2022 after winning the World Trios title. He has not won the AEW International Championship. He also held the Impact World Championship and AAA Mega Championship, and during spring and summer 2021 held the AEW World, Impact World, and AAA Mega titles simultaneously as a triple champion.
Reader's Guide
Omega is known for his in-ring ability and technical prowess, incorporating elements from video games into his persona. He was named Sports Illustrated's Wrestler of the Year in 2017 and topped Pro Wrestling Illustrated's list of top 500 male wrestlers in 2018 and 2021. His match against Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall in June 2018 received a seven-star rating from Dave Meltzer, the highest rating Meltzer has ever awarded. He was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 2020.
Did You Know?
- Omega debuted in professional wrestling at age 16 in 2000.
- He was a former member and leader of NJPW's Bullet Club stable.
- He and Kota Ibushi formed a tag team named the Golden☆Lovers.
- Omega won the 2009 Battle of Los Angeles tournament in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kenny Omega win the AEW World Championship?
He captured the title at Full Gear in November 2020 by defeating Jon Moxley. This victory marked the beginning of his first reign as champion in All Elite Wrestling.
Who was the primary rival during this era?
Jon Moxley served as the central antagonist and key opponent throughout much of Omega's initial championship tenure. Their matches established a high standard for storytelling and athletic competition within the company.
What nickname is associated with Omega during this run?
He was widely referred to as The Best Bout Machine while holding the gold. This moniker reflected his reputation for delivering consistently memorable matches against top-tier talent.
How did this title reign impact AEW's reputation?
Omega's technical mastery helped solidify AEW as a destination for elite in-ring performance and high-stakes drama. His success set a new benchmark for what world champions should offer fans during the modern era.
What defined the style of wrestling during this championship era?
The run was characterized by Omega's technical mastery and a commitment to high-stakes storytelling. This approach elevated the standard for in-ring quality across the entire promotion.
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