The former AEW World Champion had taken several months off to recuperate from his injuries, due to which he was not seen on AEW television whatsoever. Reports also suggested that his contract was going to expire in January next year, but that may no longer be the case.
While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer was asked about Kenny Omega’s contract by a listener. The listener asked whether Omega’s contract will expire in January, to which Meltzer confirmed the initial date. He would then go on to explain Omega’s contract status with the promotion.
“January 30 or February 1.”
“…But AEW is currently advertising him for the Winnipeg show that’s in March, does this mean his contract has been extended to make up for the injury time, or has he signed a new contract?”
“As far as I know, he hasn’t signed a new contract, and I would think if he had, they would have sent out a release like they did (for Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley).
But because he had all that time off with the injury, I think that they froze it and will extend it.”
Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio
Kenny Omega is set to team up with The Young Bucks and square off against Death Triangle in their next match in the best-of-seven series with Death Triangle, for the AEW Trios Titles. We will have to wait and see whether The Elite will win the series in the end.
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