Kurt Angle has offered emphatic praise for Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay following the latest major chapter in their rivalry, calling both AEW stars “unbelievable” and expressing interest in seeing them perform in WWE.
Omega and Ospreay met in the main event of AEW All In last month, with the AEW World Championship at stake. The bout completed the pair’s singles-match trilogy spanning New Japan Pro-Wrestling and AEW, and Ospreay emerged from the match as champion.
For Angle, the significance of the matchup extends well beyond one title result. Asked which talent from AEW, WWE, or TNA he would most want to see move to another company, the Olympic gold medalist quickly focused on Omega and Ospreay. While he acknowledged the difficulty of choosing between the two, Angle made clear that he views each man as an elite in-ring performer.
“Oh, God. Man, that’s tough. Kenny Omega or Will Ospreay? Listen, those two can go. Those two are just unbelievable.”
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Angle’s comments carry particular weight because of the standard he established during his own career. A WWE Hall of Famer whose work ranged from technically driven wrestling matches to major main-event programs, Angle has long been regarded as one of his generation’s most complete performers. His approval of Omega and Ospreay is another indication of the stature both have achieved through their work across major promotions.
Angle singles out Kenny Omega
Although Angle was complimentary toward both wrestlers, he spoke especially strongly about Omega. He said he is a major fan of the former AEW World Champion and identified Omega as a dream opponent if Angle were actively competing today.
“I’m a huge Kenny Omega fan, and if there’s anybody today that I wanted to wrestle, that would be him. I have a lot of respect for him. I think that he is one of the best workers in the world right now and I’d love to see him come to WWE. I think he could do really well there.”
The statement is praise, not an indication that Omega is headed to WWE. Angle was answering a hypothetical question about talent he would like to see traded between companies, and he framed WWE as a setting where he believes Omega could thrive. There was no contract news or move discussed in connection with his remarks.
Still, Angle’s choice reflects the broad regard Omega has earned as a performer. Omega’s career has included major singles accomplishments and high-profile matches in both NJPW and AEW. His series with Ospreay has become a defining example of the kind of international, cross-promotional-era rivalry that has drawn attention from fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Their All In encounter added the AEW World Championship to the story between them. With Ospreay leaving as titleholder, the rivalry’s latest meeting carried clear consequences in addition to the anticipation surrounding the two wrestlers sharing the ring again.
Will Ospreay’s consistency stands out
Angle also had substantial praise for Ospreay, emphasizing both the quality and the volume of the matches Ospreay has produced. Rather than focusing solely on one contest or one promotion, Angle pointed to Ospreay’s continued ability to deliver at a very high level.
“Will Ospreay too, man. He’s incredible. He’s had so many incredible matches. He’s just consistently—he might have the most four- or five-star matches out of anybody. He’s that good.”
That assessment gets at one of the central themes of Ospreay’s standing in modern wrestling. He has frequently been evaluated through the lens of match quality, but Angle’s description also stresses consistency. The difference is important: a standout match can establish a reputation, while repeatedly producing acclaimed performances against a range of opponents is what sustains one.
At All In, Ospreay’s victory over Omega gave that consistency a championship payoff. Winning the AEW World Championship in the main event against an opponent of Omega’s caliber is a defining result, and it closed a three-match singles series that had unfolded across two promotions.
Angle did not attempt to choose a definitive superior performer between Omega and Ospreay. Instead, his answer illustrated why the matchup itself has held such appeal. Omega represents a wrestler Angle believes is among the very best in the world and someone he would have wanted to face. Ospreay, in Angle’s view, has assembled an extraordinary record of highly rated performances and has done so with striking regularity.
A rivalry that has crossed promotions
The Omega-Ospreay trilogy has a unique place because it was not confined to a single company. Their singles matches took place in NJPW and AEW, allowing the rivalry to develop over time while also changing in context. By the time they reached the All In main event, the AEW World Championship was on the line and Ospreay’s win brought the series to its current conclusion.
That history helps explain why Angle’s remarks were not simply generic compliments toward two well-known wrestlers. He was responding in the wake of a major title match involving performers who have repeatedly been placed in high-pressure settings. Their ability to meet those expectations has made them two of the most discussed in-ring names of their era.
It also underscores the distinction between admiration and speculation. Angle would like to see Omega and Ospreay in WWE, and he believes they would excel there. But both men’s recent shared milestone came in AEW, where Ospreay now holds the company’s top championship after defeating Omega at All In.
There is no need to diminish one promotion’s stage to recognize the point Angle was making. His answer was rooted in the notion that exceptional wrestlers can succeed wherever they are given the opportunity to perform. In his view, Omega and Ospreay have already demonstrated that they belong in the conversation with the best active workers in professional wrestling.
What Angle’s praise says about the current landscape
Angle’s answer also speaks to the wider wrestling landscape represented by the question put to him. The hypothetical included AEW, WWE, and TNA, yet the names that immediately captured Angle’s attention were Omega and Ospreay. That is a notable endorsement of AEW’s in-ring depth, particularly at the level of wrestlers trusted to headline major events and carry championship matches.
For fans, there is an understandable appeal in imagining how either wrestler might fit into a different environment. Angle himself openly said he would like to see Omega in WWE and added Ospreay to that conversation. But the more immediate reality is the one established at All In: Ospreay and Omega have just completed a major trilogy, and Ospreay is the AEW World Champion.
Angle’s comments do not settle debates about rankings, match ratings, or which company offers the best wrestling. What they do provide is a strong veteran perspective on two performers who have made those discussions unavoidable. He sees Omega as a wrestler worthy of immense respect, a potential dream opponent, and one of the world’s best. He sees Ospreay as an incredible talent whose output may be unmatched in terms of top-tier matches.
For the two men at the center of AEW All In’s main event, that is high praise from one of professional wrestling’s most decorated and respected names. Ospreay holds the championship after their latest clash, while Omega remains a performer Angle considers among the finest in the world. Their rivalry may have reached the end of its current trilogy, but its impact—and the respect it has earned from figures such as Angle—remains clear.
Darryl Polo
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