WWE have given up in their pursuit of Kenny Omega.
The contractual situation around Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks, and Hangman Adam Page has been a topic of conversation for much of 2023. It is believed that their deals with AEW will be up around the end of the year, and WWE held varying degrees of interest in all involved.
The situation involving Omega was especially interesting as his deal effectively ended early in 2023, but had time added due to his spell on the sidelines in 2022.
Following AEW Blood & Guts, Omega cut a promo where he said he would be staying with The Elite, wherever they go. Some took this as a sign they were leaving, others that they would all remain in AEW.
Writing in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that all involved look to be staying with AEW.
“The prevailing belief is that the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega and Adam Page are staying. The interview Omega did off the air in Boston would have led you to believe that is the case. The interview was also originally supposed to be on television, as was the handshake between the Golden Elite and BCC, which seemed to signal the end of the feud at this point.
If that Omega thing was on television with the mention of them sticking together, that’s where so many people believed they were staying and there was a no deal. None of those involved have said if that is what that line meant.”
Meltzer added that while Omega was the most coveted of the quartet by WWE, they have now all but given up hope of making a deal, and believe he will stay with AEW.
“We do know from a WWE standpoint that months ago they had the impression they had a good shot at Omega in 2024 and he was the most coveted of all the guys being talked about like Jay White and the others. That has gone cold so they do believe he’s staying with AEW.”
What Has Kenny Omega Said About WWE?
Following reports that WWE could make a bid for his services, Kenny Omega directly addressed his chances of joining the company. Speaking in March, Omega refused to rule out the switch, simply stating that he would go wherever his heart takes him.