The recent injury of AEW star Kenny Omega sent shockwaves within the wrestling community. However, the wrestler has shared a significant update on his health.
Omega, who announced his indefinite hiatus on December 14, 2023, via Twitter, shared a picture of himself from a hospital bed, leaving fans concerned about his well-being. On the Wrestling Observer Radio, wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer revealed that Kenny Omega‘s is suffering with diverticulitis.
Check out Omega’s tweet below:
According to an update from Fightful Select’s paywall, Kenny Omega felt unwell before his match against Ethan Page on December 9 edition of AEW Collision, choosing to fight through the pain and compete anyway. Although he was initially slated for a backstage role on AEW Dynamite last week, Kenny Omega appeared in the ring alongside Jericho, Starks, and Big Bill for an in-ring segment.
Sources backstage noted that Omega’s condition wasn’t the best. The following day, Omega sought medical attention, leading to his hospitalization as advised by doctors. Subsequently, he announced his hiatus on Twitter.
The plans for Kenny Omega are currently uncertain following his revelation of illness, raising questions about storylines. This leaves fans and fellow wrestlers hoping for Omega’s swift recovery and return to the ring.
AEW star Kenny Omega’s creative plan unveiled following injury
Kenny Omega, who revealed his indefinite hiatus from in-ring action due to a diverticulitis diagnosis, has prompted additional backstage insights. The report sheds light on the duration of his illness and its impact on upcoming creative plans.
Kenny Omega’s return to the ring is uncertain. Moreover, he’s unlikely to be part of AEW’s current plans, missing the year-end pay-per-view AEW Worlds End on December 30, 2023. He was originally set to team up with Chris Jericho in a tag team bout against Ricky Starks and Big Bill for the AEW tag team titles.
The former AEW World Champion was slated to appear in the go-home show before Worlds End. Nevertheless, these plans have been postponed due to his current health condition. With Omega on the sidelines, AEW’s booking team is now navigating unexpected challenges. As such, it will be intriguing to see who steps up to fill the void in his absence.
