Tony Khan Names Historic Omega vs. Ospreay Match as AEW’s Greatest Achievement

One Big Thing

AEW CEO Tony Khan has identified the Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega match from Forbidden Door 2023 as potentially the greatest match in AEW’s history.

Why It Matters

This acknowledgment comes at a crucial time as both wrestlers are now working together in AEW, creating intrigue around their complex relationship and future storylines.

Key Details

• The match took place at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in June 2023
• Ospreay won the IWGP United States Championship from Omega
• Tony Khan made these comments on the Battleground podcast

Recent Developments

• Kenny Omega returned to AEW on January 8, 2025, after battling diverticulitis
• Will Ospreay saved Omega from a Don Callis Family attack
• The two stars have formed an uneasy alliance against common enemies

What’s Next

• Omega and Ospreay will team up at AEW Grand Slam Australia on February 15, 2025
• They’ll face Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita
• Omega has stated his intention to “take back everything he lost” in AEW

By The Numbers

• Omega was absent from AEW throughout 2024
• His first match back was at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, 2025
• AEW has been operating since 2019

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