The heated social media exchange between former TNA Star Gail Kim and AEW EVP Kenny Omega has taken over the wrestling conversation. What began as Kim sharing her honest opinion about AEW star Riho quickly spiraled into online chaos, fan backlash, and a cryptic response from Omega that reignited debate about professionalism and accountability in the wrestling world.
It all started when Kim replied to a fan on X asking her thoughts on Cornettes comments. She requested examples and was sent a playlist of Cornettes remarks about AEW star Riho. After watching the clips, Kim explained that while she didnt agree with Cornettes personal insults, she did have her own thoughts about Rihos on-screen presentation.
Kim added that her opinion wasnt meant as a personal attack but rather her preference for realism and believability in professional wrestling.
Her comments immediately set off a storm of backlash from AEW fans. Critics accused her of hypocrisy for previously working with smaller wrestlers like Tessa Blanchard and for being part of booking decisions that featured size mismatches in Impact Wrestling. But Kim didnt flinch.
Fans also called her out for referring to Rihos schoolgirl look despite the AEW star being 28 years old at the time. Kim clarified that her comments were based on what she saw during a few shows and that she wasnt attacking Riho personally, noting that she still supports AEWs womens division.
The situation intensified on September 24 when Kenny Omega seemingly threw shade with a cryptic post on X referencing legends pandering for attention.
Omega didnt name names, but fans immediately connected his post to Kim especially given his close ties to Riho from their shared time in Japan. Kim didnt let it slide.
She followed up by saying shed apologize if Omega wasnt referring to her, adding, With all the tribalistic crazies out yesterday misinterpreting things, I was yes, assuming so.
When asked about the situation on Heat Wrestling Podcast, Kim explained that Omegas vague tweet poured gasoline on an already out-of-control situation, leading to a flood of harassment from AEW fans.
She then took aim at Omegas role as an executive in AEW, saying he shouldve known better than to stir up fan hostility.
Drawing from her own experience as a leader, Kim said that when she was in a management position, she always made sure to set a positive example.
Kim later said she never heard from Omega again and has since moved on, but the episode served as a reminder of how quickly online tensions can explode between wrestling fanbases.
Gail Kims confrontation with Kenny Omega shows that wrestlings online tribalism runs deep and when major figures get involved, even a single post can turn into a full-blown cross-promotional controversy.
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