Since an appearance at New Japan’s Power Struggle show earlier this month, Omega’s been building to a match with NJPW Strong champion Gabe Kidd. They brawled backstage, and have been exchanging words ever since.

Kenny Omega‘s in-ring return has been confirmed for NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. Former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega has not wrestled since December 2023, as he has been sidelined with diverticulitis.

AEW star Kenny Omega reflects on his in-ring career and his accomplishments, and weighs whether he'd be at peace with his career if he had to retire

NJPW announced on Friday that Omega will face Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty, which takes place January 5 at the Tokyo Dome. This follows a promo by Omega in the last week saying he was ready to wrestle Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty. NJPW made the match official after Kidd accepted Omega’s challenge.

Image: AEW When former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega said he would make his in-ring return after a long injury absence at this January’s NJPW Wrestle Dynasty against a “young NJPW