Tony Khan Explains the Birth of AEW and Names His Wrestling Mount Rushmore
Tony Khan recounts the April 2018 Beverly Hills moment that birthed AEW and names his wrestling Mount Rushmore on Marking Out with MVP.
Tag: Kenny Omega
When Dreams Come True: The Story Behind Kenny Omega vs. Haruka
In 2011, at a Stardom event in front of a sold out crowd at Ryogoku Sumo Hall, Kenny Omega made a decision that would follow him throughout his career. He wrestled a 9-year-old girl named Haruka in what became one of wrestling’s most talked about matches. Speaking to Chris Jericho years later, Omega revealed the touching backstory that international …
AEW Dynamite 300 Recap
Ontario, CA – All Elite Wrestling pulled out all the stops for a landmark night, celebrating its 300th episode of Dynamite live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The evening was a whirlwind of intense rivalries, championship clashes, and pivotal moments. These developments dramatically raised the stakes heading into AEW All In: Texas. The monumental show featured a …
Worlds Collide: Kenny Omega Enters the World of Street Fighter
In the world of professional wrestling, few stars have blurred the lines between the squared circle and the digital realm as seamlessly as Kenny Omega. Known for his deep love of video games, which often manifests in his gear, move set, and even his finisher, the “One-Winged Angel,” a name taken from a legendary Final Fantasy VII antagonist, Omega …
Wrestling with the Week with Kenny Omega Interview
This week, Kenny Omega sat down for an interview with Scorpio Sky and Funhaus creator James Willems on AEW’s Wrestling with the Week podcast. What is it like to be a champion in America after being a Champion in Japan? It’s very odd, I mean if you would have asked me how I see myself years from now, I …
The Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch: What Is It, And What Is the Purpose?
On the 17 February 2021 episode of All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite, the World Champion Kenny Omega gave former champion Jon Moxley his title rematch. Omega announced that the rematch would take place at their upcoming pay-per-view Revolution, but not without a stipulation. The AEW World title will be contested for in an Explosive, Barbed Wire Deathmatch. Now, what is …
The Road To Revolution Lies Through The Forbidden Door
“You say you want a revolution, well you know, we all want to change the world.” Set amidst fireworks and fanfare on a sunny day in Jacksonville Florida, some of the hottest acts in professional wrestling gathered together to make a statement that would define the world of wrestling for years to come. “We are going to Change The …
Wrestle Joy Roundup: Best Moments From Full Gear
AEW Full Gear 2020 is in the books and the consensus began growing quickly to name it the most stacked, adrenaline-filled card All Elite Wrestling has put out to date. What really stood out, and what might it tell us about where the company’s going from here? We asked a panel of WrestleJoy contributors for their thoughts. Spoilers for …
Kenny Omega: The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship and The Cleaner
Kenny Omega’s five year journey with NJPW started with his grand reveal as the newest Bullet Club member on November 8th 2014 at Power Struggle. Immediately, he stated his intentions to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, declaring “I’m here to clean up the junior division.” Omega spent barely a full-time year in the junior heavyweight division, but in …
Drawing The Brawling: Bring The ‘Toons to the Ring
The connection between pro wrestlers and their “nerdy” influences has never been stronger than it is right now. We live in a time where a wrestler waxing poetically about their favorite pop culture characters is extremely common, with dozens of performers live streaming their video game habits on Twitch and plenty more paying homage to their favorites through their …