Kenny Omega is one of the best wrestlers on the planet.
That much is undisputable. Since signing with AEW, Omega has been the longest reigning AEW World Champion and carried the company on his back during the global pandemic. Before that however, Kenny was on the radar of the WWE and despite lucrative offers, he would turn them down in favour of starting All Elite Wrestling.
While speaking on his podcast Foley is Pod, Mick Foley talked about the importance of having talent outside such as Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. Foley stated that he believes Omega turning down an offer with WWE was great for business.
“The Young Bucks did it, Kenny Omega did it. Kenny didn’t have the national platform like a WCW, a WWE, but he did have an opportunity to go there and said ‘No, I’m good,’ and that’s great for business.”
Mick Foley on Foley Is Pod
Foley has been clear on what he thinks of AEW and how they have done with booking since the companies inception. What do you think? Was Kenny saying no to the WWE that important? Let us know in the comment section or on our social media pages.
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