Spectacular showing for Kenny Omega in return bout

Omega defeated Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty

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AEW finds missing piece in familiar face

Sometimes, the answer is right in front of you.

AEW is in need of an industry-changing crowd favorite to lead the company. There hasn’t been anyone remotely close to that description since Bryan Danielson retired, leaving a massive void on the babyface side of the card.

Will Ospreay isn’t the guy yet. Neither is Darby Allin or Jay White. Adam Copeland is back, but his time as world champion has passed. All along, however, the missing piece was already on the AEW roster, albeit on the injured list.

But not any more.

Welcome back, Kenny Omega.

Omega returned to wrestle earlier today in the Tokyo Dome–the place where he carved his name into wrestling fame–and he was a sight to behold. After not wrestling for more than a year due to a serious bout with diverticulitis, Omega performed at the highest level at Wrestle Dynasty, showcasing opponent Gabe Kidd in a must-see bout that sets the tone for the entire industry.

The 31-minute affair was, in a word, magnificent. This was the Omega of old, which needs to be a very clear message for his future: the time is now.

Omega, 41, has repeatedly put his body on the line. He was open about how his latest bout with diverticulitis wasn’t the only health issue he’s battled in recent years. He doesn’t have the time to re-enter the mid-card or work a few tag programs. This is the time to place Omega exactly where he belongs–back in the main event fighting for the world title.

WWE possesses the best roster in the world. But they don’t have Omega. He needs to be in a feud with Jon Moxley for the AEW title, which can eventually lead to the a showdown later this summer at All In against Kazuchika Okada.

The match at Wrestle Dynasty was a message. Omega’s time is now.

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Tiffy Time has arrived

Tiffany Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract this past Friday on SmackDown, defeating Nia Jax to become the WWE Women’s Champion.