Kenny Omega dropped the IWGP Heavyweight Championship to Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 13 just a few days ago, and everyone’s wondering what he’ll be doing next.
The former champion recently spoke to Tokyo Sports, and he confirmed that he is leaving NJPW.
‘There is no real place for me to fit, so it’s best for me not to be in (NJPW). I can’t be there working under Tanahashi. I don’t think he’s surpassed me, don’t think he’s better. If we can, I want to face him again. But I need time away, and not just from New Japan.’
At this point it’s not clear where Kenny will end up, but AEW is said to be interesting in signing him, and WWE reportedly made Omega a “fantastic offer.”
‘There is no real place for me to fit, so it’s best for me not to be in (NJPW). I can’t be there working under Tanahashi. I don’t think he’s surpassed me, don’t think he’s better. If we can, I want to face him again. But I need time away, and not just from New Japan.’
— chris charlton (@reasonjp) January 7, 2019
