Kenny Omega has addressed his future following his AEW World Championship loss to Will Ospreay at AEW All In in Wembley Stadium, describing the bout as potentially the hardest match of his career while insisting that his story is far from finished.
Omega has not appeared on AEW television since the Wembley main event, where Ospreay defeated him to capture the AEW World Title. While there remains no confirmed timetable for Omega’s return to TV, the former champion spoke openly about the physical demands of the contest during an appearance with Hikaru Shida at the Tokyo Game Show.
The comments offered a candid assessment from Omega, who acknowledged the realities of getting older and the damage that comes with competing at the highest level. At the same time, he made it clear that he has no regret about what he put into the championship match or the place it holds in his career.
“It may have been the hardest match of my career,” Omega said. “Of course, I’m gradually getting older. My strength is gradually going away. I’m getting weaker, but at Wembley Stadium, in front of around 50,000 people, I lost in the main event, but I truly gave everything I had. I gave it my all. I’m still very proud.”
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Omega reflects on a defining Wembley main event
The loss was a major moment for Omega and AEW alike. Competing in the main event at Wembley Stadium placed the AEW World Championship at the center of one of wrestling’s biggest stages, and the match concluded with Ospreay leaving as champion.
For Omega, the result was naturally disappointing. He lost the championship in front of a massive crowd and has been absent from AEW programming since. But his remarks did not carry the tone of someone dwelling on the defeat alone. Instead, Omega focused on the effort involved, the scale of the setting and the pride he feels in having given everything he could on that night.
That distinction matters. Omega did not minimize the damage from the match, nor did he pretend the physical burden was insignificant. He directly stated that fans can see the effects of what happened at Wembley. Yet he also said that, emotionally, he has moved beyond the immediate sting of losing the title.
“Yes, you see damage, but my heart is already healed,” Omega said.
Those words frame the Wembley defeat as a difficult chapter rather than a final one. Omega’s comments recognize that a hard-fought loss can leave a visible mark on a wrestler, especially after a match he considers among the most demanding of his career. Still, he views the performance with satisfaction and appears determined to move forward.
Respect for new AEW World Champion Will Ospreay
Omega also used the opportunity to praise Ospreay following the title change. Rather than offering frustration toward the man who defeated him, Omega expressed pride in AEW’s new champion.
“I couldn’t be more proud of our champion Will Ospreay,” Omega said.
The statement gives added context to the championship transition. Ospreay’s victory at All In ended Omega’s reign, but Omega’s reaction suggests that he sees value in what the match represented for both competitors. He made clear that he hopes fans remember the Wembley main event positively, just as he expects it to remain an important memory for him.
“I hope that everyone will have a great memory of what will be a great memory for me at Wembley Stadium,” Omega said.
Omega’s remarks place the match within a broader view of his career. A championship loss at a major event can become a turning point, but it can also stand as an achievement in its own right when the performer believes he delivered everything possible. In this case, Omega’s focus was not solely on the result. He stressed the commitment he brought into the main event, the audience that witnessed it and the lasting memory he expects to carry from the night.
Omega says his AEW journey is not over
Most importantly, Omega rejected the idea that the Wembley loss represents an ending. Despite acknowledging that age and physical wear are factors in his career, he delivered a direct message to fans looking ahead to what comes next.
“It is not the end. Please support me for next time too,” Omega said.
That message does not establish a return date or reveal Omega’s immediate plans in AEW. No timetable for his next television appearance has been announced. However, Omega’s own words leave little doubt about his outlook: he expects there to be a next time.
In a profession built around momentum, championships and comebacks, a long absence following a major defeat often invites questions about what a performer’s next chapter will be. Omega has addressed those questions only in broad terms here, but the central takeaway is clear. He sees himself as continuing, even after a punishing match and a title loss at Wembley.
There is also an honesty in Omega’s assessment that separates his comments from a simple promise of revenge or an immediate challenge for the championship. He did not claim to be untouched by the bout. He said his strength is diminishing and that he is getting weaker as he gets older. Those are striking admissions from a performer who competed in the AEW World Championship main event before approximately 50,000 fans.
But Omega paired that realism with confidence in the value of his performance. He gave everything he had, he remains proud of it, and he believes the emotional fallout has already healed. The result is a message that is neither a retirement statement nor a guarantee of an instant return. It is a declaration that the loss will not define the conclusion of his career.
What is next for Kenny Omega?
For now, the major unanswered question is when Omega will next be seen on AEW television. His absence since AEW All In remains notable, particularly after losing the promotion’s top championship in the main event. No official information has been provided regarding the timing of his return.
What Omega has provided is perspective. He regards the Wembley match as one of the most difficult of his career, acknowledges the toll it took and openly recognizes the challenge of performing as time passes. Yet he also considers the night something to be proud of, offers praise to Ospreay as champion and tells supporters that this is not the end.
That leaves the door open for whatever Omega’s next AEW chapter may bring. Whether his eventual return leads him back toward the AEW World Championship, toward another rivalry, or simply toward another major challenge, his comments make one point unmistakable: Omega is not presenting the Wembley defeat as a farewell.
For a wrestler who says he left everything he had in the ring at Wembley Stadium, that may be the most significant part of his message. The championship is now with Will Ospreay, and Omega has been away from television. Still, he remains proud of the performance, at peace with the emotional outcome and focused on the next opportunity.
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