Kenny Omega’s In-Ring Return Set for Wrestle Dynasty – Kenny Omega is set to make his highly anticipated return to in-ring competition after nearly a year on the sidelines. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) announced that Omega will face Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, taking place at the Tokyo Dome. The announcement follows a recent promo from Omega, where he issued a challenge to Kidd, who formally accepted, leading NJPW to confirm the matchup.
Omega’s return comes after a difficult year marked by complications from diverticulitis, which forced him out of action since December 2023. His last AEW appearance ended dramatically, as The Elite attacked him and left him being transported away in an ambulance. Now, Omega is returning to the promotion he once called home to face one of NJPW’s rising stars.
The build to this match began earlier this month at Power Struggle, where Kidd confronted Omega backstage after Omega had expressed his desire to wrestle fresh talent in NJPW. The encounter escalated into a physical altercation, setting the stage for their upcoming clash. For Kidd, this match is an opportunity to solidify his growing reputation against one of the greatest wrestlers of the modern era.
Updated Wrestle Dynasty Card (January 5, 2025):
- Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ricochet
- Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd
- Jack Perry vs. Yota Tsuji
- Tomohiro Ishii challenges either Shingo Takagi or Konosuke Takeshita for the NEVER Openweight Championship (potentially a double title match if Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship heading into Wrestle Kingdom 19)
- International Women’s Cup Four-Way Match
With Omega’s return and a stacked card, Wrestle Dynasty promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action at the Tokyo Dome. Fans eagerly anticipate Omega’s first match back and the outcome of his showdown with Kidd.
Kenny Omega’s In-Ring Return Set for Wrestle Dynasty
