Kenny Omega may be back in the ring, but his fight with diverticulitis is far from overand AEW is adjusting its game plan accordingly.
After being hospitalized in December 2023 with a life-threatening diverticulitis infection and undergoing surgery in May 2024 to remove 25 centimeters of his colon, Omega returned to action. But even now, his health continues to fluctuate on a daily basis, limiting how hard he can go in the ring.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Omegas condition is directly shaping AEWs current creative direction. The company is reportedly trying to avoid putting him in long singles matches, instead opting for a safer workload that still keeps him on TV. That approach may have played into Omegas recent reunion with The Young Bucks at Full Gear on November 22, where The Elite reunited after a win over Jurassic Express.
While Omega hasnt spoken publicly about the changes in creative, his ongoing health battle makes it clear that long-term management is key. Teaming with The Bucks gives him space to perform without the heavy demands of singles bouts, allowing him to work smarter, not harder, as his recovery continues.
Omegas drive hasnt changed, but his body forces him to approach each match differently than before. AEWs careful handling of his return signals that theyre thinking big picturenot just about the next feud.
Do you think AEW is making the right call in protecting Kenny Omegas health long-term? Should he stick with tag and trios matches, or do you want to see one more big singles run? Let us know in the comments.
