After missing almost the entirety of 2024 due to being diagnosed with diverticulitis, former AEW and IWGP World Champion Kenny Omega made a special appearance in his old stomping grounds of NJPW at the company's recent Power Struggle event.

Omega said he's getting better and "in a little bit" he should be able to wrestle again. He said that he's still a member of the AEW roster, but if he returns, he would like to be back in New Japan. Omega wasn't sure when he would be able to be back, but asked, "How about January 5th?"

Kenny Omega is returning to NJPW. On Wednesday, the company announced that Omega would be making a special appearance at the New Japan Pro Wrestling Power Strug

AEW star Kenny Omega discusses his diverticulitis diagnosis and explains why the injury setback has allowed him to re-evaluate his career.

A special appearance by Kenny Omega is on tap for today’s NJPW Power Struggle event. Omega, out of action since late last year due to diverticulitis, has been advertised for a special appearance on today’s show in Osaka, potentially setting something up for January’s Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty events.

Kenny Omega makes it clear that he wants to wrestle at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. The former AEW World Champion has been sidelined due to diverticulitis since December 2023. He underwent surgery in May,

Kenny Omega may have a future opponent in Gabe Kidd. After Omega cut a promo expressing interest in wrestling at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, he was confronted backstage by Gabe Kidd, which ultimately led to a brawl.