Kenny Omega references the backstage brawl with CM Punk when commenting on his altercation with Gabe Kidd.

Omega appeared at NJPW Energy Battle and expressed his curiosity in competing at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. He then bought right into a backstage altercation with Gabe Kidd.

Talking with Tokyo Sports activities, Kenny Omega commented on the altercation. He referenced “the incident” that occurred in AEW, referring to the combat between CM Punk and The Elite. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful)

“After we first met, I used to be capable of greet (Robbie) X correctly,” Omega stated. “However then Gabe stated one thing like, ‘Who the hell do you assume you’re, pondering you wish to enter this promotion once you wish to?’… It’s true that I’d gotten Gabe’s identify fallacious in an interview earlier than, and that was my fault. However then he out of the blue pushed me and took a combating stance. I instantly remembered the incident that occurred in AEW.

“I received’t say his identify, however I assumed that Gabe was unfit to be knowledgeable, identical to that man. He stated a number of dangerous issues about AEW, however that’s irrelevant now. For now, I can’t belief Gabe.””I’m not the vp of New Japan, and I wanted to guard my very own security. I had heard a number of rumors about Gabe, so I felt it was harmful. Ultimately, I used to be the one to make the primary transfer, however that was to guard myself.”

Kenny Omega then reiterated that Kidd was unprofessional.

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