Kenny Omega

Tyson Smith was born on October 16, 1983,{{cite web |last1=Dark Angelita |date=October 16, 2014 |title=Feliz Cumpleaños Kenny Omega |url=https://superluchas.com/feliz-cumpleanos-kenny-omega/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815100911/https://superluchas.com/feliz-cumpleanos-kenny-omega/ |archive-date=August 15, 2021 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |work=Súper Luchas |language=es}} in Winnipeg, Manitoba,{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Garrett |date=January 3, 2017 |title=Kenny Omega Unleashed His Final Form in 2016. Will It Return at Wrestle Kingdom 11? |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/wrestling/kenny-omega/kenny-omega-feature/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815095815/https://www.pastemagazine.com/wrestling/kenny-omega/kenny-omega-feature/ |archive-date=August 15, 2021 |access-date=August 15, 2021 |work=Paste}} and raised in the suburb of Transcona.{{cite magazine |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=August 31, 2018 |title=What does the future hold for Kenny Omega? |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/08/31/kenny-omega-career-njpw-future-wwe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214233408/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/08/31/kenny-omega-career-njpw-future-wwe |archive-date=February 14, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} As of 2016, his mother worked in family services and his father was employed as a transport officer for the Canadian government.{{cite magazine |last1=Barrasso |first1=Justin |date=July 12, 2016 |title=Kenny Omega on New Japan, WWE, and the New Day |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/12/kenny-omega-new-japan-wwe-new-day-elite-young-bucks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713174339/http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/12/kenny-omega-new-japan-wwe-new-day-elite-young-bucks |archive-date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} He has a younger sister.

Smith developed an early interest in professional wrestling, with Saturday Night's Main Event among his favorite television programs. He also played ice hockey as a goaltender and competed in Winnipeg’s minor hockey system.{{Cite web |last=Erdman |first=Corey |date=2017-02-03 |title=Kenny Omega's Journey from Canadian Junior Hockey Goalie to Wrestling Superstar |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/kenny-omegas-journey-from-canadian-junior-hockey-goalie-to-wrestling-superstar/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Vice |language=en}} After graduating from Transcona Collegiate Institute (TCI) in 2001, he enrolled in university but left during his first year to pursue a career in professional wrestling.{{Cite news |last=Birnie |first=Sheldon |date=February 27, 2015 |title=Transcona's Omega man |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/Transconas-Omega-man-294417621.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304151540/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/Transconas-Omega-man-294417621.html |archive-date=March 4, 2015 |access-date=March 3, 2015 |work=Winnipeg Free Press}}

Smith began training with Top Rope Championship Wrestling (TRCW), a local Winnipeg-based promotion run by Bobby Jay. After about a year of training, he made his professional debut in 2000 at age 16.{{cite web |script-title=ja:ケニー・オメガ |url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=580 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141124092437/http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=580 |archive-date=November 24, 2014 |access-date=November 13, 2014 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja}}{{cite web |last=Varsallone |first=Jim |date=June 27, 2011 |title=Kenny Omega audio Q&A; NJPW's first U.S. event live on AXS TV |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article158550689.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930051534/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article158550689.html |archive-date=September 30, 2019 |access-date=September 30, 2019 |work=Miami Herald}} Wrestling under the ring name "Kenny Omega," he initially portrayed a Hawaiian surfer character. The gimmick was later dropped, though he retained the name Kenny Omega.{{cite web |author=Turenne, Paul |date=December 3, 2005 |title=Slam! Wrestling: Winnipeg's Omega signs WWE deal |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/12/03/1335752.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215083916/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/12/03/1335752.html |archive-date=February 15, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2016 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

In 2001, Omega debuted in the Winnipeg-based promotion Premier Championship Wrestling (PCW).{{cite web|last1=Sichler|first1=Jay|url=http://vulturehound.co.uk/2016/08/the-evolution-of-kenny-omega/|title=The Evolution of Kenny Omega|work=VultureHound|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507143523/http://vulturehound.co.uk/2016/08/the-evolution-of-kenny-omega/|archive-date=May 7, 2017|url-status=live}} He won the PCW Heavyweight Championship and the PCW Tag Team Championship in 2003 and 2004, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=80503|title=PCW Back To School Bash 2 « Events Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216212142/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=80503|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2004.php|title=History of 2004|access-date=March 11, 2010|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065239/http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2004.php|archive-date=March 4, 2012|url-status=dead}} He unsuccessfully challenged Petey Williams for the TNA X Division Championship at the National Wrestling Alliance's 56th Anniversary Show on October 17.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7869|title=NWA/CWF 56th Anniversary Show – Tag 2 « Events Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925221324/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7869|archive-date=September 25, 2014|url-status=live}} He later won an eight-man tournament, defeating Nate Hardy, Chris Sabin, and Amazing Red, to win the Premier Cup and the NWA Canada X-Division Championship on June 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=76627|title=PCW « Events Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216212130/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=76627|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}} After competing for Harley Race's promotion World League Wrestling in September 2005, losing to Keith Walker in a match, Omega was invited to a week-long tryout by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

In October 2005, Smith was sent to Deep South Wrestling (DSW), WWE's then-developmental territory for a tryout, after which he was offered a developmental contract and subsequently assigned to DSW full-time. In August 2006, he requested his release from his contract.{{cite web|last1=Atkin|first1=Nicolas|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/18466436/wwe-interested-independent-star-kenny-omega-says-triple-h|title=WWE interested in independent star Kenny Omega says Triple H|quote=Omega solidified his stock as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world following his instant-classic main-event match against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11 on Jan. 4 at the Tokyo Dome.|publisher=ESPN|date=January 14, 2017|access-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523011646/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/18466436/wwe-interested-independent-star-kenny-omega-says-triple-h|archive-date=May 23, 2019}} Omega later stated that his time in DSW was poor, particularly criticizing promoters Bill DeMott and Jody Hamilton, and trainer Bob Holly.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/39525-kenny-omega-talks-wwe-developmental-new-japan-bob-holly|title=Kenny Omega talks WWE developmental, New Japan, Bob Holly|last=Prout|first=Evan|date=October 21, 2014|access-date=January 11, 2016|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024084648/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/39525-kenny-omega-talks-wwe-developmental-new-japan-bob-holly|archive-date=October 24, 2014}} Nevertheless, he expressed praise for trainer Dave Taylor.{{cite web |last=Van Der Griend |first=Blaine |date=April 20, 2009 |title=Kenny Omega finds a home in ROH |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/20/9176016.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210073114/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/20/9176016.html |archive-date=February 10, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2019 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} WWE has since reportedly approached him with contracts in the spring of 2014, three times in 2015, and in early 2019.{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = November 3, 2014 | title = Nov 3 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE direction leading to WrestleMania, Hell in a Cell review and analysis, tons more | magazine = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | location = Campbell, California | issn = 1083-9593 | page=34}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/506705/|script-title=ja:ＩＣ王者・ケニー ＷＷＥ移籍より飯伏と再戦|date=February 16, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219041725/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/506705/|archive-date=February 19, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Bryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/kenny-omega-reveals-aew-contract-details-talks-njpw-and-wwe-276516|title=Kenny Omega reveals AEW contract details, talks NJPW and WWE|publisher=F4Wonline.com|date=February 8, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611132248/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/kenny-omega-reveals-aew-contract-details-talks-njpw-and-wwe-276516|archive-date=June 11, 2019}}

File:Kenny Omega - JAPW Heavyweight Champion.jpg in November 2008]]

After his release from WWE, Omega intended to forge a career in mixed martial arts and entered Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments before deciding to return to professional wrestling. He then reinvented his wrestling persona and developed a new distinct move set. On March 8, 2008, Omega competed for Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW) and captured the JAPW Heavyweight Championship by defeating Low Ki.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=18676|title=JAPW Caged Fury 2008 « Events Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217084910/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=18676|archive-date=February 17, 2019|url-status=live}} On April 19, he retained his title against Frankie Kazarian at Spring Massacre.{{cite web|url=http://www.nyprowrestling.com/results/2008.html|title=Results: 2008|year=2008|work=NYProWrestling.com: Results|publisher=NYProWrestling.com|access-date=August 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080706121935/http://www.nyprowrestling.com/results/2008.html|archive-date=July 6, 2008|url-status=dead}} Omega lost the JAPW Heavyweight Championship to Jay Lethal at Jersey City Rumble on February 28, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/117810|title=Break It Down: JAPW Jersey City Rumble|date=October 20, 2009|last=Rozanski|first=Ryan|access-date=March 11, 2010|website=411Mania|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607022034/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/117810|archive-date=June 7, 2011|url-status=live}}

Omega competed in a six-way elimination match for the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship on December 10, 2010, during which he was eliminated by the eventual winner, Jushin Thunder Liger.{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=53486&p=3|title=Complete JAPW Anniversary coverage from New Jersey: Jushin Liger wins JAPW gold and more|date=December 10, 2010|last=Johnson|first=Mike|access-date=December 11, 2010|website=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825100738/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=53486&p=3|archive-date=August 25, 2011|url-status=live}} On May 15, 2011, he defeated Liger in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during New Japan Pro-Wrestling's inaugural US tour to win the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305557577 |title=5/15 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: Philly, PA |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=May 16, 2011 |access-date=May 16, 2011 |work=Wrestleview |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610122633/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305557577 |archive-date=June 10, 2011 }} That same year, Omega wrestled in tapings for Wrestling Revolution Project, performing under the ring name Scott Carpenter.{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 24, 2011|title=October 24 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2011 Hall of Fame issue, GSP down, Bound for Glory and Bobby Roode, Hogan vs. Sting, giant issue|periodical=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, California|issn=1083-9593|page=37|quote=Jeff Katz's Wrestling Revolution Project taped its first season in Los Angeles this past week. ... Kenny Omega, known as Scott Carpenter, was the star, with strong matches against Chris Masters (known as Concrete) and Killshot (Karl Anderson).}} JAPW declared the Light Heavyweight Championship vacant in September 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.japw.net/history/championships/japw-light-heavyweight-championship/|title=JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship|publisher=Jersey All Pro Wrestling|date=May 25, 2017|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930061501/https://www.japw.net/history/championships/japw-light-heavyweight-championship/|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}} He went on to make appearances during PCW events in October 2018 and March 2019.{{cite web|last1=Satin|first1=Ryan|author-link1=Ryan Satin|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/don-callis-turns-omega-video/|title=Full Video of Don Callis Turning On Kenny Omega In Winnipeg|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=October 21, 2018|access-date=May 31, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621084331/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/don-callis-turns-omega-video/|archive-date=June 21, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/don-callis-pins-kenny-omega-video/|title=Don Callis Pins Kenny Omega at Local Event in Winnipeg (VIDEO)|first=Ryan|last=Satin|author-link1=Ryan Satin|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=March 31, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925025630/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/don-callis-pins-kenny-omega-video/|archive-date=September 25, 2019|url-status=dead}}

{{main|Golden Lovers}}

File:Omega and Ibushi reunited, 2018.png (Omega and Kota Ibushi) embracing]]

In 2006, Omega became captivated by Japanese wrestler Kota Ibushi after watching him perform as part of Japanese promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling, so he uploaded videos of himself having a DDT-style match to YouTube, in hopes they would interest Ibushi into working with him.{{cite episode|title=Japanophiles – Kenny Omega|series=Begin Japanology|network=NHK World|date=August 15, 2013|url=http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/japanology/archives201503030300.html|access-date=May 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512103924/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/japanology/archives201503030300.html|archive-date=May 12, 2015|url-status=dead}} After seeing the videos, DDT invited Omega to Japan to wrestle Ibushi, which Omega accepted; he made his first appearance for the promotion in August 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/81820/The-Navigation-Log-8.03.08:-New-Japan-vs.-All-Japan,-New-Japan-vs.-ZERO1,-and-Shingo-Rules-Dragon-Gate.htm|title=The Navigation Log 8.03.08: New Japan vs. All Japan, New Japan vs. Zero1, and Shingo Rules Dragon Gate|author=Short, Matt|date=August 3, 2008|website=411Mania|access-date=August 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080812072831/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/81820/The-Navigation-Log-8.03.08:-New-Japan-vs.-All-Japan,-New-Japan-vs.-ZERO1,-and-Shingo-Rules-Dragon-Gate.htm|archive-date=August 12, 2008|url-status=live}} Omega stated that wrestling in Japan had been one of his dreams, as the local scene appealed to his creative side, feeling that he was able to show his personality and express himself. He and Ibushi then formed a tag team named the Golden☆Lovers.{{cite web|last1=Bell|first1=Brian|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/wrestling/golden-lovers/kenny-omega-and-kota-ibushis-relationship-is-a-cru/|title=Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi's Relationship Is a Crucial Step for Queer Representation in Wrestling|work=Paste|date=March 22, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906042556/https://www.pastemagazine.com/wrestling/golden-lovers/kenny-omega-and-kota-ibushis-relationship-is-a-cru/|archive-date=September 6, 2020}}

In 2011, at the Nanae Takahashi 15th Anniversary event produced by World Wonder Ring Stardom, Omega competed in a three-minute exhibition match against a nine-year-old girl named Haruka.{{Cite web |date=July 24, 2011 |title=STARDOM X STARDOM 2011 |url=https://wp.bbm-mobile.com/sp2/result/resultshow.asp?s=020892 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/hnNWh |archive-date=January 16, 2025 |website=Weekly Pro-Wrestling |publisher=Baseball Magazine Sha |language=ja}} A video of the match went viral, making international news and receiving polarizing responses, after which Omega received death threats.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/10/19486701.html|title=Omega can't live down match with 9-year-old-girl|last=Lunney|first=Doug|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|date=March 10, 2012|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930063804/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/10/19486701.html|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=dead}} Wrestler Mick Foley, conversely, praised Omega's work as a heel, asking why he was not on national television.{{cite news|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/09/lunney-losing-to-a-9-year-old-girl|title=Lunney: Losing to a 9-year-old-girl?|last=Lunney|first=Todd|date=March 9, 2012|access-date=December 30, 2015|newspaper=Toronto Sun|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063026/http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/09/lunney-losing-to-a-9-year-old-girl|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}} Omega later stated that he was asked to work with Haruka due to the safe nature of his work and that he personally trained her before their match.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-talks-about-wrestling-nine-year-old-girl-and-blow-doll|title=Kenny Omega Talks About Wrestling A Nine-Year Old Girl And A Blow-Up Doll|last=Pawlowski|first=Alex|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=September 30, 2019|publisher=Fightful|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930065551/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-talks-about-wrestling-nine-year-old-girl-and-blow-doll|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}} In the same year, Omega represented DDT in All Japan Pro Wrestling's 2011 Junior League, making his debut for the promotion on September 11.{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=183 |script-title=ja:『2011Flashing Tour～富士急 presents 2011 ジュニア・ヘビー級リーグ戦～』|date=September 11, 2011|work=All Japan Pro Wrestling|access-date=September 30, 2011|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924150032/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=183|archive-date=September 24, 2011}} After three wins and two losses, he finished second in his block and did not advance to the finals.{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=714 |script-title=ja:『2011 Flashing Tour ～富士急 presents 2011 ジュニア・ヘビー級リーグ戦』星取り表（全日程終了）|date=September 25, 2011|work=All Japan Pro Wrestling|access-date=September 30, 2011|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924045047/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=714|archive-date=September 24, 2011}}

On October 23, Omega defeated Kai to become the new World Junior Heavyweight Champion.{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=201 |script-title=ja:『プロレスLove in 両国 vol.13』 |date=October 23, 2011 |work=All Japan Pro Wrestling |access-date=October 23, 2011 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001839/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=201 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 }} He lost the title back to Kai on May 27, 2012, in his sixth title defense.{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=269 |title=40th Anniversary year Rise Up Tour 2012 |date=May 27, 2012 |work=All Japan Pro Wrestling |access-date=May 27, 2012 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031025542/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=269 |archive-date=October 31, 2012 }} On December 23, Omega defeated El Generico to win the KO-D Openweight Championship for the first time.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1356252329/|title=Never Mind 2012|work=DDT Pro-Wrestling|access-date=December 23, 2012|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121083722/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1356252329/|archive-date=January 21, 2013}} On January 27, 2013, Omega defeated Isami Kodaka in a title vs. title match, retaining his title and winning the DDT Extreme Championship held by Kodaka.{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1359265996/ | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130215193026/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1359265996/ | url-status = dead | archive-date = February 15, 2013 | title = Sweet Dreams! 2013 | access-date = January 27, 2013 | work = DDT Pro-Wrestling | language = ja }} He lost the KO-D Openweight Championship to Shigehiro Irie on March 20, 2013.{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1363759193/ | title = Judgement 2013 | access-date = March 20, 2013 | work = DDT Pro-Wrestling | language = ja | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130410180730/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1363759193/ | archive-date = April 10, 2013 }} On May 26, Omega, Ibushi, and Gota Ihashi defeated Yuji Hino, Antonio Honda, and Daisuke Sasaki to win the KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1369565513/ |script-title=ja:Road to Ryogoku 2days in Hiroshima～ドラマティック・ドリーム・とうかさん～ | access-date = May 26, 2013 | work = DDT Pro-Wrestling | language = ja | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130615081057/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1369565513/ | archive-date = June 15, 2013 }} Omega's team lost the championship to Hino, Honda, and Hoshitango.{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1371967036/ | title = What are you doing 2013 | access-date = June 23, 2013 | work = DDT Pro-Wrestling | language = ja | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130624214517/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1371967036/ | archive-date = June 24, 2013 }} On August 25, Omega lost the DDT Extreme Championship to Danshoku Dino.{{cite web | url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1377409198/ | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130826201122/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1377409198/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 26, 2013 | script-title=ja:夏休みの思い出 2013 | access-date=August 26, 2013 | language=ja | title=DDT ProWrestling }}

On January 26, 2014, the Golden☆Lovers defeated the respective teams of Kodaka and Yuko Miyamoto as well as Konosuke Takeshita and Tetsuya Endo in a three-way match to win the KO-D Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/6570/|script-title=ja:【後楽園リポート】Harashimaが入江退けKO-D無差別防衛、高梨が次期挑戦に名乗りあげるも...／G☆Lvs二丁拳銃2・2名古屋でKO-Dタッグ再戦決定／光留、旅立ちの日／ハードヒット2・28新木場に中井光義参戦／世IV虎は赤井に完勝「ただの親の七光りにしか思えない」|date=January 26, 2014|access-date=January 26, 2014|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202141315/http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/6570/|archive-date=February 2, 2014|url-status=live|title=DDT ProWrestling}} The team of the Golden☆Lovers and Sasaki won the KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship from Irie, Keisuke Ishii, and Soma Takao in April but lost the title to Kudo, Masa Takanashi, and Yukio Sakaguchi the following month.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/8854/|script-title=ja:DDTプロレスさいたまスーパーアリーナへの道2|access-date=April 12, 2014|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135218/http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/8854/|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead|title=DDT ProWrestling}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/9549/|script-title=ja:Road to Ryogoku in Sendai〜ドラマティック・ドリーム・タン〜|access-date=May 4, 2014|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504172549/http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/9549/|archive-date=May 4, 2014|url-status=live|title=DDT ProWrestling}} On September 28, the Golden☆Lovers lost the KO-D Tag Team Championship to Takeshita and Endo.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/14986/|script-title=ja:DDTドラマティック総選挙2014最終投票日〜最後のお願いスペシャル〜|access-date=September 28, 2014|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072208/http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/14986/|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=live|title=DDT ProWrestling}} Omega returned to DDT for the promotion's Ultimate Party event on November 3, 2019, during which he and Riho scored a victory over Honda and Miyu Yamashita in a tag team match.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/ddt-ultimate-party-2019-113-results-kenny-omega-returns-ddt|title=DDT Ultimate Party 2019 (11/3) Results: Kenny Omega Returns To DDT|publisher=Fightful|last=Toro|first=Carlos|date=November 3, 2019|access-date=November 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104131447/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/ddt-ultimate-party-2019-113-results-kenny-omega-returns-ddt|archive-date=November 4, 2019|url-status=live}}

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On November 1, 2008, Omega appeared for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) during the 2008 Battle of Los Angeles, where he was defeated in the first round of the tournament by local talent Brandon Bonham.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89374/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008-Night-One-Results.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Battle of Los Angeles 2008 Night One Results|access-date=September 8, 2009|work=411Mania|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817172211/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89374/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008-Night-One-Results.htm|archive-date=August 17, 2009|url-status=live}} The next night, during a three-way tag team match in which Omega competed, he was Irish whipped into the ropes by Davey Richards, only for the force to snap the middle and bottom ropes, throwing Omega out of the ring.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89465/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008---Night-Two-Results.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Battle of Los Angeles 2008 – Night Two Results|date=November 3, 2008|last=Domingo|first=Bayani|work=411Mania|access-date=January 12, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829104654/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89465/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008---Night-Two-Results.htm|archive-date=August 29, 2009|url-status=live}} Three months later, Omega returned to the promotion at Express Written Consent, where he was defeated by El Generico after referee Rick Knox hit him with a leaping clothesline after Knox grew tired of Omega abusing him.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0098.html|title=Express Written Consent|access-date=November 22, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927233151/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0098.html|archive-date=September 27, 2009|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/111076/Break-It-Down:--PWG-Express-Written-Consent.htm|title=Break It Down: PWG Express Written Consent|work=411Mania|access-date=September 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726130318/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/111076/Break-It-Down:--PWG-Express-Written-Consent.htm|archive-date=July 26, 2009|url-status=live}} At PWG's hundredth show on April 12, 2009, he lost to Bryan Danielson.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0100.html|title=One Hundred|access-date=November 22, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927234826/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0100.html|archive-date=September 27, 2009|url-status=live}}

On November 20, 2009, Omega entered the year's Battle of Los Angeles, which was contested for the vacant PWG World Championship, defeating Kevin Steen, Scott Lost, and Joey Ryan in the first, quarter, and semifinal rounds, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258915456.php?style=dark|title=11/20 PWG Results: Reseda, CA|access-date=November 22, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=November 22, 2009|work=Wrestleview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604220347/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258915456.php?style=dark|archive-date=June 4, 2011|url-status=live}} He defeated Roderick Strong in the final round to win the tournament and become the PWG World Champion.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_36919.shtml|title=PWG News: Results from the Battle of Los Angeles tournament to determine the new PWG champion|access-date=November 22, 2009|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=November 22, 2009|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123093253/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_36919.shtml|archive-date=November 23, 2009|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3198&start=114|title=PWG's Kurt Russellmania at Wrestlereunion 4 on January 30, 2010!|date=December 22, 2009|access-date=December 28, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110407/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3198&start=114|archive-date=March 23, 2012|url-status=dead}} On February 27, 2010, Omega lost the championship to Richards at As the Worm Turns in his first defense.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0110.html|title=As the Worm Turns|access-date=February 28, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411223817/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0110.html|archive-date=April 11, 2010|url-status=live}}

On October 27, 2012, Omega made his first appearance for PWG in over two and a half years at Failure to Communicate when he teamed with El Generico in a tag team match, where they defeated The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson).{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|title=Show Results: 10/27 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, Kenny Omega returns, Callihan vs. Richards|last=Settles|first=Patrick|date=October 28, 2012|access-date=October 28, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211014922/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|archive-date=December 11, 2013|url-status=live}} Omega returned to PWG to compete in the 2014 Battle of Los Angeles on August 29,{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80494.shtml|title=Show results – 8/29 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 1: A.J. Styles vs. former WWE star, Elgin, Daniels & Kaz, more|date=August 30, 2014|access-date=August 30, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112347/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80494.shtml|archive-date=September 3, 2014|url-status=live}} advancing all the way to the semifinals until he was eliminated by the eventual winner of the tournament, Ricochet.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80502.shtml|title=Show results – 8/30 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 2: Sabin returns, Sydal vs. Hero, Bucks vs. Daniels & Kaz main event|date=August 31, 2014|access-date=January 4, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510185535/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80502.shtml|archive-date=May 10, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|title=Show results – 8/31 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: The Finals of huge tournament with Styles, former WWE stars, PWG champ, ROH champ, mega-tag match, Willie Mack says good-bye|date=August 31, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112251/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|archive-date=September 3, 2014|url-status=live}} He returned again for the 2017 Battle of Los Angeles on September 2,{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/kenny-omega-returning-pwg-second-night-bola-weekend-239421|title=Kenny Omega returning to PWG on second night of BOLA weekend|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720054739/http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/kenny-omega-returning-pwg-second-night-bola-weekend-239421|archive-date=July 20, 2017|url-status=live}} teaming with The Young Bucks and defeating Flamita, Penta 0M, and Rey Fenix in a six-man tag team match.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-two-results-elite-vs-penta-0m-rey-fenix-flamita-242161|title=PWG BOLA night two results: The Elite vs. Penta 0M, Rey Fenix & Flamita|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=September 3, 2017|access-date=September 3, 2017|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903211148/http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-two-results-elite-vs-penta-0m-rey-fenix-flamita-242161|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=live}}

On July 25, 2008, Omega appeared for the promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), losing to Delirious in Toronto, Ontario.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_26338.shtml|title=7/25 ROH in Toronto: "That show was the first thing to make me proud to be a wrestling fan in a LONG time."|last=Hogan|first=James|date=July 26, 2008|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606071918/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_26338.shtml|archive-date=June 6, 2011|url-status=live}} The following night, Omega competed at ROH New Horizons, losing to Silas Young.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/07/26/6273151.html|title=Slam! Wrestling: The Ring of Honor breaks in Detroit, literally|author=Schramm, Chris|date=July 27, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=January 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201000/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/07/26/6273151.html|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead}} The following year, he defeated Austin Aries, Jay Briscoe, and Roderick Strong in a Four-Corner Survival match.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/109249/Dark-Pegasus-Video-Review:-Ring-of-Honor-%97-Double-Feature:-The-Hunt-Begins.htm|title=Ring of Honor — Double Feature: The Hunt Begins|access-date=September 8, 2009|website=411Mania|archive-date=August 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826122521/https://411mania.com/wrestling/dark-pegasus-video-review-ring-of-honor-double-feature-the-hunt-begins/|url-status=live}} On November 14, 2009, Omega competed against Aries for the ROH World Championship but was defeated.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258266135.php|title=11/14 ROH Results: Missaussaga, Ont|access-date=January 31, 2010|work=Wrestleview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100120060837/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258266135.php|archive-date=January 20, 2010|url-status=live}} At Final Battle 2009, he competed in a Four-Corner Survival match, which was won by Claudio Castagnoli.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_RADICAN_S_TAKE_font_35/article_37524.shtml|title=Radican's ROH Final Battle PPV Blog 12/19: Complete coverage of Aries vs. Black, Briscoes vs. Wolves|date=December 19, 2009|last1=Radican|first1=Sean|access-date=December 18, 2020|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808062611/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_RADICAN_S_TAKE_font_35/article_37524.shtml|archive-date=August 8, 2020|url-status=live}} In September 2010, Omega competed for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), losing to Prince Devitt in a match for Devitt's IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web | url= http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2031 | title= (Results) New Japan, 9/3/10 | date= September 3, 2010 | access-date= September 3, 2010 | work= Strong Style Spirit | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120327035104/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2031 | archive-date= March 27, 2012 | url-status= dead }} On October 11 at Destruction '10, the Golden☆Lovers defeated Apollo 55 (Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi) to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2154|title=(Results) New Japan, 10/11/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=October 11, 2010|access-date=October 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014184056/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2154|archive-date=October 14, 2010|url-status=dead}} On January 23, 2011, at Fantastica Mania 2011, an NJPW and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre co-promoted event in Tokyo, the Golden☆Lovers lost title back to Apollo 55.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=134|title=NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2011|date=January 23, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2011|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126224413/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=134|archive-date=January 26, 2011|url-status=live}} He also competed in the 2010 and 2011 Best of the Super Juniors tournaments.{{cite web|last1=Counihan|first1=Alan|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/man-japan-kenny-omegas-road-tokyo-dome-pt-3-224681|title=The Man In Japan: Kenny Omega's Road To The Tokyo Dome, pt. 3|publisher=F4Wonline.com|date=November 16, 2016|access-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042218/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/man-japan-kenny-omegas-road-tokyo-dome-pt-3-224681|archive-date=November 11, 2017}}

Omega returned to NJPW in May 2013 to take part in the 2013 Best of the Super Juniors, where he managed to win five out of his eight round-robin matches, advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=726|title=Best of the Super Jr. XX|access-date=June 6, 2013|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609081716/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=726|archive-date=June 9, 2013|url-status=dead}} On June 9, Omega was defeated in his semifinal match by Devitt, following interference from Devitt's stable, Bullet Club.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=727 |title=Best of the Super Jr. XX |access-date=June 9, 2013 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615005439/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=727 |archive-date=June 15, 2013 }} A year later, he took part in New Japan's 2014 Best of the Super Juniors tournament from May 30 to June 6, finishing with a record of three wins and four losses, with a loss against Taichi on the final day, which cost him a spot in the semifinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=843|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|access-date=June 6, 2014|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531182308/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=843|archive-date=May 31, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=849|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|access-date=June 6, 2014|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607000655/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=849|archive-date=June 7, 2014|url-status=live}}

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On October 3, 2014, NJPW held a press conference to announce that Omega was set to sign with the promotion once his DDT contract expired on October 26.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12473 |script-title=ja:「新日本に100パーセント集中したい」ケニー・オメガが10月でDDTとの契約終了、"主戦場"を新日本プロレスへ！【会見全文】 |date=October 3, 2014 |access-date=October 3, 2014 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072117/http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12473 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 }} Omega, dubbing himself the Cleaner, made his debut under contract on November 8 at Power Struggle, where he was revealed as the newest member of Bullet Club, despite having previously dismissed the idea of joining the villainous foreigner stable, claiming that he did not consider himself a gaijin.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=898 |title=Power Struggle |access-date=November 8, 2014 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111183551/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=898 |archive-date=November 11, 2014 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/39803-new-japan-power-struggle-live-coverage-from-osaka-more-matches-made-for-tokyo-dome-new-bullet-club-member-uwf-dream-match-announced-2-osaka-ppvs-announced|title=New Japan Power Struggle live coverage from Osaka – More matches made for Tokyo Dome, New Bullet Club member, UWF dream match announced, 2 Osaka PPVs announced|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=November 7, 2014|access-date=November 9, 2014|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110235949/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/39803-new-japan-power-struggle-live-coverage-from-osaka-more-matches-made-for-tokyo-dome-new-bullet-club-member-uwf-dream-match-announced-2-osaka-ppvs-announced|archive-date=November 10, 2014|url-status=live}} Omega defeated Ryusuke Taguchi to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the first time at Wrestle Kingdom 9 in Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=902 |script-title=ja:Wrestle Kingdom 9 in 東京ドーム |access-date=January 4, 2015 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104154549/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=902 |archive-date=January 4, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_82579.shtml|title=Caldwell's NJPW Tokyo Dome show results 1/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Wrestle Kingdom PPV – Tanahashi vs. Okada, Bullet Club, Nakamura, Jim Ross, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 4, 2015|access-date=January 4, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104162144/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_82579.shtml|archive-date=January 4, 2015|url-status=live}} He retained the title over Taguchi in a rematch on February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=934 |title=The New Beginning in Osaka |access-date=February 11, 2015 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213111320/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=934 |archive-date=February 13, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_83264.shtml|title=NJPW news: Bullet Club takes top titles at "New Beginning" – Styles new IWGP World Champ, other title changes|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 11, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211142403/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_83264.shtml|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=live}} In the following months, he successfully defended the title against Máscara Dorada at Invasion Attack 2015 and Alex Shelley at Wrestling Dontaku 2015.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_84294.shtml|title=Show results – 4/5 NJPW "Invasion Attack" in Tokyo, Japan: A.J. Styles defends IWGP World Title in main event, ROH tag teams win both Tag Titles, Bullet Club in action, more|date=April 5, 2015|access-date=April 5, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407213915/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_84294.shtml|archive-date=April 7, 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=968 |script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2015 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504225146/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=968 |archive-date=May 4, 2015 }}

Omega lost the title to Kushida on July 5 at Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-dominion-live-coverage-osaka-jo-hall-styles-vs-okada-iwgp-title-nakamura-vs-goto-ic|title=New Japan Dominion live coverage from Osaka Jo Hall – Styles vs. Okada for IWGP title, Nakamura vs. Goto for IC title and notes on biggest event since the Tokyo Dome, plus all G-1 main events|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=July 5, 2015|access-date=August 15, 2015|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501195406/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-dominion-live-coverage-osaka-jo-hall-styles-vs-okada-iwgp-title-nakamura-vs-goto-ic|archive-date=May 1, 2016|url-status=live}} On September 23 at Destruction in Okayama, he regained the title from Kushida, following an interference from Bullet Club stablemate Karl Anderson.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1036&c=7883|title=Destruction in Okayama|access-date=September 23, 2015|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070712/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1036&c=7883|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}} On January 4, 2016, Omega once again lost the title to Kushida at Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1065|script-title=ja:Wrestle Kingdom 10 in 東京ドーム|access-date=January 4, 2016|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107013028/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1065|archive-date=January 7, 2016|url-status=live}} The following day, Omega teamed with Bullet Club leader A.J. Styles to defeat Shinsuke Nakamura and Yoshi-Hashi in a tag team match.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game2.php?e=1073&c=8260|title=New Year Dash !!|access-date=January 5, 2016|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107221927/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game2.php?e=1073&c=8260|archive-date=January 7, 2016|url-status=live}} After the match, Bullet Club turned on Styles, with Omega taking over the leadership of the stable.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-years-dash-report-big-bullet-club-angle-never-trios-titles-defended-205001|title=NJPW New Year's Dash report: Big Bullet Club angle, NEVER trios titles defended|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2016|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106231612/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-years-dash-report-big-bullet-club-angle-never-trios-titles-defended-205001|archive-date=January 6, 2016|url-status=live}}

At The New Beginning in Niigata on February 14, 2016, Omega defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to win the vacant IWGP Intercontinental Championship.{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/99806/gallows-anderson-depart-njpw-title-changes-and-more-njpw-new-beginning-in-niigata-report.html?p=1|title=Gallows & Anderson depart NJPW, title changes and more: NJPW New Beginning in Niigata report|last1=Macklin|first1=Matthew|date=February 14, 2016|access-date=February 14, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319184631/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/99806/gallows-anderson-depart-njpw-title-changes-and-more-njpw-new-beginning-in-niigata-report.html?p=1|archive-date=March 19, 2016|url-status=live}} Six days later, he and The Young Bucks–the Bullet Club subgroup known as The Elite–won the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship from The Briscoe Brothers and Toru Yano at Honor Rising: Japan 2016, an event co-produced by NJPW and ROH.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpwroh-honor-rising-results-roderick-strong-defends-tv-title-against-tomohiro-ishii-207866|title=NJPW/ROH Honor Rising results: Roderick Strong defends TV title against Tomohiro Ishii|last1=Rose|first1=Bryan|date=February 19, 2016|access-date=February 19, 2016|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525082750/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpwroh-honor-rising-results-roderick-strong-defends-tv-title-against-tomohiro-ishii-207866|archive-date=May 25, 2019|url-status=live}} That same month, Omega had signed on to become a regular competitor for ROH.{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-set-for-expanded-roh-schedule/|title=Kenny Omega Set For Expanded ROH Schedule|access-date=February 5, 2016|website=411Mania|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206054557/http://411mania.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-set-for-expanded-roh-schedule/|archive-date=February 6, 2016|url-status=live}} The Elite lost the title to Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, and Yoshitatsu on April 10 at Invasion Attack 2016.{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-invasion-attack-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-tetsuya-naito-iwgp-championship-210736 | title=NJPW Invasion Attack live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Championship | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=April 9, 2016 | access-date=April 10, 2016 | publisher=F4Wonline.com | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411230350/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-invasion-attack-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-tetsuya-naito-iwgp-championship-210736 | archive-date=April 11, 2016 | url-status=live }} On April 27, Omega retained the IWGP Intercontinental Championship over Elgin,{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1119|script-title=ja:Road to レスリングどんたく 2016|access-date=April 27, 2016|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502084054/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1119|archive-date=May 2, 2016|url-status=live}} which marked the first time two Canadians main evented an NJPW event.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/05/20/22634995.html|title=Canadians Elgin vs Omega made history in Japan|last=Laprade|first=Patric|date=May 20, 2016|access-date=May 30, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530184059/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/05/20/22634995.html|archive-date=May 30, 2016|url-status=dead}} On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2016, The Elite regained the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1123 | script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2016 | access-date=May 3, 2016 | publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language=ja | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505093337/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1123 | archive-date=May 5, 2016 | url-status=dead }} On June 19 at Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall, Omega lost the IWGP Intercontinental Championship to Elgin in NJPW's inaugural ladder match.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kazuchika-okada-iwgp-hw-championship-214876|title=NJPW Dominion live results: Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP HW Championship|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=June 18, 2016|access-date=June 19, 2016|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620155747/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kazuchika-okada-iwgp-hw-championship-214876|archive-date=June 20, 2016|url-status=live}} On July 3, The Elite lost the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship to Matt Sydal, Ricochet, and Satoshi Kojima.{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-kizuna-road-2016-live-results-katsuyori-shibata-defends-never-title-young-bucks-kenny | title=NJPW Kizuna Road 2016 live results: Katsuyori Shibata defends NEVER title, Young Bucks, Kenny Omega | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=July 2, 2016 | access-date=July 3, 2016 | publisher=F4Wonline.com | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705052634/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-kizuna-road-2016-live-results-katsuyori-shibata-defends-never-title-young-bucks-kenny | archive-date=July 5, 2016 | url-status=live }}

From July to August, Omega took part in the 2016 G1 Climax, where he advanced to the finals after winning his block with a record of six wins and three losses.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/g1climax2016/|title=2016 New Japan G1 Climax Results|access-date=August 13, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814170209/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/g1climax2016/|archive-date=August 14, 2016|url-status=live}} In the final round, he defeated Hirooki Goto and earned an opportunity to compete for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-26-finals-live-results-hirooki-goto-vs-kenny-omega-218636|title=NJPW G1 Climax 26 finals live results: Hirooki Goto vs. Kenny Omega|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=August 13, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2016|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815153648/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-26-finals-live-results-hirooki-goto-vs-kenny-omega-218636|archive-date=August 15, 2016|url-status=live}} Omega not only won the tournament in his first attempt but also became the first non-Japanese G1 Climax winner in history.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=17156|script-title=ja:【8月14日（日）両国全カード！】『G1』決勝は後藤vsケニー！ オカダ＆矢野＆丸藤組！ L・I・J揃い踏み！ノア・潮崎、谷口、北宮が緊急参戦！【G126】|date=August 14, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2016|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=August 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826122522/https://www.njpw.co.jp/news|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/580952/ |script-title=ja:【新日Ｇ１】初出場初優勝！ケニー・オメガが史上初の外国人覇者に |date=August 15, 2016 |access-date=August 15, 2016 |work=Tokyo Sports |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815140542/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/580952/ |archive-date=August 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }} Towards the end of the year, despite having the opportunity to return to ROH, Omega was asked by NJPW not to take any outside bookings heading into Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome. Due to this, Omega did not appear for ROH for the rest of 2016.{{cite episode | title = WOR: Kenny Omega talks Tokyo Dome, G-1, more! | series=Wrestling Observer Radio | last1=Alvarez | first1=Bryan | author-link1=Bryan Alvarez | last2=Meltzer | first2=Dave | author-link2=Dave Meltzer | airdate=January 19, 2017 | publisher=F4Wonline.com | minutes=13}} He lost to IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 11 on January 4, 2017.{{cite web |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626 |title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |last2=Currier |first2=Joseph |date=January 3, 2017 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |publisher=F4Wonline.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105173414/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 |url-status=live }} At 46 minutes and 45 seconds, the match was, at the time, the longest in the history of the January 4 Tokyo Dome Show.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/636006/|script-title=ja:【新日１・４ドーム】オカダ 史上最長４６分４５秒の死闘制しＩＷＧＰ２度目の防衛！|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=January 5, 2017|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107194834/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/636006/|archive-date=January 7, 2017|url-status=live}} Sports journalist Dave Meltzer gave the match a six-star rating in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, adding that Omega and Okada "may have put on the greatest match in pro wrestling history".{{cite web|url=http://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/january-9-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-ronda-rousey-loses|title=January 9, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Ronda Rousey loses potential final fight, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 review|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=January 5, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106010933/http://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/january-9-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-ronda-rousey-loses|archive-date=January 6, 2017|url-status=live}} The match was also praised by wrestlers Bryan Danielson, Mick Foley, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/wwe-john-cena-kenny-omega-royal-rumble-hint-instagram-010817|title=John Cena trolls wrestling fans worldwide on his Instagram|last=Schwartz|first=Nick|date=January 8, 2017|access-date=January 27, 2017|work=Fox Sports|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116192436/http://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/wwe-john-cena-kenny-omega-royal-rumble-hint-instagram-010817|archive-date=January 16, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2017/01/20/transcona-pro-wrestler-kenny-omega-greatest-match.html|title=Winnipeg wrestler Kenny Omega wins 'greatest match in pro wrestling history'|last=Allen|first=Taylor|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=January 27, 2017|work=Metro Winnipeg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126224704/http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2017/01/20/transcona-pro-wrestler-kenny-omega-greatest-match.html|archive-date=January 26, 2017|url-status=dead}}

On January 6, 2017, Omega stated that he would be "stepping away from Japan to reassess [his] future", adding that he was "weighing all options".{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/106939/omega-teases-exiting-new-japan-fantasticamania-lineups-released.html?p=1|title=Omega teases exiting New Japan, Fantasticamania lineups released|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|last2=Macklin|first2=Matthew|date=January 6, 2017|access-date=January 6, 2017|website=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107100154/http://pwinsider.com/article/106939/omega-teases-exiting-new-japan-fantasticamania-lineups-released.html?p=1|archive-date=January 7, 2017|url-status=live}} On January 26, Omega announced on Wrestling Observer Radio that he would be flying back to Japan in February to negotiate a new deal with NJPW for "at least one more year".{{cite episode | title = WOR: Kenny Omega talks the decision he has made on his wrestling future | series=Wrestling Observer Radio | last1=Alvarez | first1=Bryan | author-link1=Bryan Alvarez | last2=Meltzer | first2=Dave | author-link2=Dave Meltzer | airdate=January 26, 2017 | publisher=Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online}} He returned during the first night of Honor Rising: Japan 2017 in February.{{cite web|last=Rose|first=Bryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpwroh-honor-rising-results-return-kenny-omega-230766|title=NJPW/ROH Honor Rising results: The return of Kenny Omega|date=February 26, 2017| access-date=February 26, 2017|publisher=F4Wonline.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163355/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpwroh-honor-rising-results-return-kenny-omega-230766|archive-date=June 12, 2018}} Omega competed against Kazuchika Okada in a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on June 11 at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall, which ended in a 60-minute time limit draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066|title=NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=June 10, 2017|access-date=June 11, 2017|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614000824/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066|archive-date=June 14, 2017|url-status=live}} The match was rated 6{{frac|1|4}} stars by Dave Meltzer, higher than their previous match, making it the highest-rated match by Meltzer at that time.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-match-2017-omega-vs-okada-ii-248976|title=Dave Meltzer's top-rated match of 2017: Omega vs. Okada II|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=December 31, 2017|access-date=December 31, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101045045/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-match-2017-omega-vs-okada-ii-248976|archive-date=January 1, 2018|url-status=live}}

File:Cody turns on Omega, NJPW, 2018.gif attacking Omega at The New Beginning in Sapporo in 2018 during their feud over Bullet Club leadership]]

During the G1 Special in USA in July 2017, Omega defeated Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal, and Tomohiro Ishii in an eight-man tournament to become the inaugural IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/19776391/the-ultimate-guide-new-japan-pro-wrestling-g1-special-usa-shows-long-beach|publisher=ESPN|title=The ultimate guide to New Japan Pro Wrestling's 'G1 Special in USA' shows|last=Fiorvanti|first=Tim|date=July 1, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214180321/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/19776391/the-ultimate-guide-new-japan-pro-wrestling-g1-special-usa-shows-long-beach|archive-date=December 14, 2019}} The event also saw signs of dissension between Omega and new Bullet Club member Cody.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-live-results-first-iwgp-us-champion-crowned-238471 | title=NJPW G1 Special live results: The first IWGP US Champion is crowned | last1=Fontaine | first1=Paul | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=July 2, 2017 | access-date=July 2, 2017 | publisher=F4Wonline.com | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703054438/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-live-results-first-iwgp-us-champion-crowned-238471 | archive-date=July 3, 2017 | url-status=live }} On August 12, Omega won his block in the 2017 G1 Climax tournament with a record of seven wins and two losses, advancing to the finals,{{cite web | url = https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/14/2017-new-japan-g1-climax-results/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170822094711/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/14/2017-new-japan-g1-climax-results/ | title = 2017 New Japan G1 Climax Standings, Results, Viewing Guide | archive-date=August 22, 2017 | date=August 12, 2017 | access-date=November 11, 2021 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live}} where he was eventually defeated by Tetsuya Naito.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871 | title=NJPW G1 Climax 27 finals live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=August 12, 2017 | access-date=August 13, 2017 | publisher=F4Wonline.com | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813145101/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871 | archive-date=August 13, 2017 | url-status=live }} He successfully defended his title against Juice Robinson on September 24 at Destruction in Kobe and against Yoshi-Hashi on October 15 at the NJPW and ROH-co-produced Global Wars: Chicago event.{{cite web | url = https://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/101354?showResult=1?showResult=1 | title = Destruction in Kobe | access-date = November 11, 2021 | publisher = New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language = ja | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210117155818/https://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/101354?showResult=1%3FshowResult%3D1 | archive-date = January 17, 2021 | url-status = live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-global-wars-chicago-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-yoshi-hashi-244586|title=ROH Global Wars Chicago live results: Kenny Omega vs. Yoshi-Hashi|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|author-link1=Dave Meltzer|last2=Currier|first2=Joseph|date=October 15, 2017|access-date=October 15, 2017|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070819/http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-global-wars-chicago-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-yoshi-hashi-244586|archive-date=October 16, 2017|url-status=live}}

At Wrestle Kingdom 12 on January 4, 2018, Omega defeated the debuting Chris Jericho in a no disqualification match to retain the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-live-results-okada-naito-omega-jericho-249171|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 live results: Okada-Naito, Omega-Jericho|last=Renner|first=Ethan|date=January 3, 2018|access-date=January 4, 2018|publisher=F4Wonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105051650/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-live-results-okada-naito-omega-jericho-249171|archive-date=January 5, 2018|url-status=live}} The bout was credited as having grown international interest in NJPW, particularly from North America.{{cite news |last=Murphy |first=Blake |date= January 4, 2018 |title=Jericho-Omega Deliver on the Hype at a Near Flawless Wrestle Kingdom 12 |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/jericho-omega-deliver-on-the-hype-at-a-near-flawless-wrestle-kingdom-12/ |work=Vice |access-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111015105/https://www.vice.com/en/article/ev5b7k/jericho-omega-deliver-on-the-hype-at-a-near-flawless-wrestle-kingdom-12|archive-date=November 11, 2021|url-status=live}} On January 28, Omega lost the title to Jay White at The New Beginning in Sapporo. After the match, Omega accepted defeat and stopped Bullet Club member Adam Page from confronting White, which brought out Cody. After months of tension over leadership of the Bullet Club faction,{{cite web |url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/feud-year-cody-vs-kenny-omega |title=Feud Of The Year: Cody vs Kenny Omega |date=January 9, 2019 |publisher=Ring of Honor |access-date=November 10, 2021 |quote=Cody obviously wanted to supplant Omega as the leader of the faction, and it forced their fellow Bullet Club members to choose sides in a civil war that played out in both Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114153331/https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/feud-year-cody-vs-kenny-omega|archive-date=January 14, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2018/02/02/breaking-cody-and-kenny-omega-to-face-off-at-roh-super-card-of-honor/ |title=Cody and Kenny Omega to Face Off at ROH Supercard of Honor XII with Fate of Bullet Club Hanging in the Balance |last=Gallagher |first=Marilee |date=February 2, 2018 |publisher=Last Word on Sports |access-date=November 10, 2018 |quote=Bullet Club Civil War: How Did We Get Here?|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111015454/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2018/02/02/breaking-cody-and-kenny-omega-to-face-off-at-roh-super-card-of-honor/|archive-date=November 11, 2021|url-status=live}} Cody hit Omega with a rolling cutter. When Page attempted to assist Cody in attacking Omega, Kota Ibushi returned to the ring after competing earlier in the night to save his former partner, leading to an embrace between Omega and Ibushi and a rekindling of their friendship.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/30/radicans-njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-2-top-match-spotlight-full-highlights-analysis-iwgp-u-s-champion-omega-vs-white-gedos-genius-booking-leading-golden-lovers-reunio/|title=Radican's NJPW "The New Beginning In Sapporo: Night 2" top match spotlight – full highlights and analysis of IWGP U.S. Champion Omega vs. White, Gedo's genius booking leading into Golden Lovers reunion|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=January 30, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2019|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217084931/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/30/radicans-njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-2-top-match-spotlight-full-highlights-analysis-iwgp-u-s-champion-omega-vs-white-gedos-genius-booking-leading-golden-lovers-reunio/|archive-date=February 17, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=July 2, 2018 |title=Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi's Friendship is Why We Love Pro Wrestling |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/kenny-omega-and-kota-ibushis-friendship-is-why-we-love-pro-wrestling/ |work=Vice |access-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111015734/https://www.vice.com/en/article/pamdpg/kenny-omega-and-kota-ibushis-friendship-is-why-we-love-pro-wrestling|archive-date=November 11, 2021|url-status=live}} Omega returned to ROH for the Supercard of Honor XII event on April 7, 2018, where he lost to Cody.{{cite web|last=Pageot|first=Harley R.|title=4/7 ROH Supercard Of Honor XII PPV report: Ongoing live coverage including Cody vs. Omega, Castle vs. Scurll for world title, first Women Of Honor Champion|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/07/4-7-roh-supercard-of-honor-xii-ppv-report-ongoing-live-coverage-including-cody-vs-omega-castle-vs-scurll-for-world-title-first-women-of-honor-champion/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 7, 2018|access-date=April 7, 2018|archive-date=April 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408205734/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/07/4-7-roh-supercard-of-honor-xii-ppv-report-ongoing-live-coverage-including-cody-vs-omega-castle-vs-scurll-for-world-title-first-women-of-honor-champion/|url-status=live}}

On June 9, Omega defeated Okada in a two out of three falls match with no time limit for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, becoming the first Canadian wrestler to win the title in the process.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/kenny-omega-beat-kazuchika-okada-in-one-of-the-best-wrestling-matches-ever-at-new-japan-pro-wrestling-dominion-event/|title=Kenny Omega Beat Kazuchika Okada in One of the Best Wrestling Matches Ever|first1=Blake|last1=Murphy|first2=Chris|last2=Toman|date=June 11, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330160410/https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/wjb74m/kenny-omega-beat-kazuchika-okada-in-one-of-the-best-wrestling-matches-ever-at-new-japan-pro-wrestling-dominion-event|archive-date=March 30, 2019|url-status=live}} The match received a seven-star rating from Meltzer, which remains the highest rating ever given to a match.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-match-2018-omega-vs-okada-iv-273491|title=Dave Meltzer's top-rated match of 2018: Omega vs. Okada IV|last=Nason|first=Josh|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=December 31, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035330/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-match-2018-omega-vs-okada-iv-273491|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}} Omega then defeated Cody to retain his title at NJPW's G1 Special in San Francisco on July 7. Following the match, Bullet Club members Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Bad Luck Fale, and King Haku attacked Omega, Cody, and every other Bullet Club member who tried to aid them, forming their own branch within the stable.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-san-francisco-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-cody-261176|title=NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco live results: Kenny Omega vs. Cody|date=July 7, 2018|publisher=F4Wonline.com|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810040909/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-san-francisco-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-cody-261176|archive-date=August 10, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/07/11/wwe-njpw-news-tama-tonga-bullet-club-interview |title=The Week in Wrestling: Tama Tonga Says Bullet Club Civil War 'Has Been a Long Time Coming' |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=July 11, 2018 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=November 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109184357/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/07/11/wwe-njpw-news-tama-tonga-bullet-club-interview|archive-date=November 9, 2021|url-status=live}} Omega and Cody subsequently reconciled alongside the rest of Bullet Club.

In September 2018, Omega appeared at the independent event All In, where he defeated Penta El Zero.{{cite web |last=Moore |first=John |title=Moore's All In live review: Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr., Nick Aldis vs. Cody for the NWA Championship, Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio, Fenix, Bandido, Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll, Christopher Daniels vs. Stephen Amell |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902011951/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/01/moores-all-in-live-review-kenny-omega-vs-pentagon-jr-nick-aldis-vs-cody-for-the-nwa-championship-young-bucks-and-kota-ibushi-vs-rey-mysterio-fenix-bandido-kazuchika-okada-vs-marty-sc/ |archive-date=September 2, 2018 |url-status=live }} He successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Ishii at Destruction later that month as well as against Cody and Ibushi in a three-way match at King of Pro-Wrestling the next month.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-destruction-hiroshima-live-results-omega-vs-ishii-265861|title=NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima live results: Omega vs. Ishii|date=September 15, 2018|publisher=F4Wonline.com|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418181511/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-destruction-hiroshima-live-results-omega-vs-ishii-265861|archive-date=April 18, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-omega-vs-cody-vs-ibushi-267356|title=NJPW King of Pro Wrestling live results: Omega vs. Cody vs. Ibushi|date=October 8, 2018|publisher=F4Wonline.com|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327222034/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-omega-vs-cody-vs-ibushi-267356|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}} It was revealed in October that Cody, Page, and Marty Scurll would be known alongside Omega and The Young Bucks as part of The Elite,{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/117685-the-elite-distance-themselves-from-bullet-club-jay-lethal-record/|title=The Elite distance themselves from Bullet Club, Jay Lethal reaches new record in ROH|first=Adam|last=Martin|date=October 31, 2018|work=Wrestleview|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153152/https://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/117685-the-elite-distance-themselves-from-bullet-club-jay-lethal-record/|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}} with the group also stating that they were "no longer affiliated with Bullet Club".{{cite web|last1=Satin|first1=Ryan|author-link1=Ryan Satin|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/all-elite-wrestling-jericho-jr/|title='All Elite Wrestling' – Jericho and Jim Ross Involvement Blown Out of Proportion|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=November 21, 2018|access-date=May 31, 2021|quote=The group has said they want to stay together and during a recent interview with Chris Jericho announced The Elite is no longer affiliated with Bullet Club.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706051520/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/all-elite-wrestling-jericho-jr/|archive-date=July 6, 2019}} Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Omega the No. 1 professional wrestler of 2018 in its annual list of the top 500 male wrestlers.{{cite web|last1=Dark Angelita|url=https://superluchas.com/kenny-omega-es-el-luchador-1-de-2018-segun-pwi/|title=Kenny Omega es el luchador #1 de 2018 según PWI|work=Súper Luchas|language=es|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214125359/https://superluchas.com/kenny-omega-es-el-luchador-1-de-2018-segun-pwi/|archive-date=February 14, 2021|url-status=live}} Omega lost the IWGP Heavyweight Championship to Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 13 on January 4, 2019, ending his reign at 209 days.{{cite web|last1=Martínez|first1=Sebastían|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/77393-hiroshi-tanahashi-se-convierte-en-el-nuevo-campeon-iwgp-peso-pesado|title=Hiroshi Tanahashi se convierte en el nuevo campeón IWGP Peso Pesado|publisher=Solowrestling.com|language=es|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224230504/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/77393-hiroshi-tanahashi-se-convierte-en-el-nuevo-campeon-iwgp-peso-pesado|archive-date=February 24, 2021|url-status=live}} He departed NJPW after his contract expired at the end of January.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/kenny-omega-says-hes-leaving-njpw-273961|title=Kenny Omega says he's leaving NJPW|date=January 6, 2019|publisher=F4Wonline.com|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153400/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/kenny-omega-says-hes-leaving-njpw-273961|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}}

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On February 7, 2019, Kenny Omega signed a four-year contract with the newly formed All Elite Wrestling (AEW), also becoming one of the promotion’s executive vice presidents.{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=February 8, 2019 |title=Kenny Omega Confirms Four-Year Deal With AEW; Discusses Negotiations Between AEW, NJPW, And WWE |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-confirms-four-year-deal-aew-discusses-negotiations-between-aew-njpw-and-wwe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212011934/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-confirms-four-year-deal-aew-discusses-negotiations-between-aew-njpw-and-wwe |archive-date=February 12, 2019 |access-date=February 10, 2019 |publisher=Fightful}} He made his in-ring debut at AEW’s inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing, on May 25, where he was defeated by Chris Jericho in the main event. After the match, both competitors were attacked by the debuting Jon Moxley.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 25, 2019 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525234651/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/ |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 25, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} A planned match between Omega and Moxley at All Out on August 31 was cancelled due to Moxley sustaining an injury; Omega instead faced Pac, who defeated him via referee stoppage.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 31, 2019 |title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page to become the first AEW Champion, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shawn Spears, Kenny Omega vs. Pac |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831223149/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/ |archive-date=August 31, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On the October 2 premiere episode of Dynamite, Omega was once again targeted by Moxley during a six-man tag team match.{{cite web |date=October 2, 2019 |title=AEW Dynamite results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley returns, Jack Hager debuts in first TNT episode |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003174654/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/ |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=CBS Sports}} At Full Gear on November 9, Omega was defeated by Moxley in an unsanctioned match.{{cite magazine |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Jim Ross: Jon Moxley-Kenny Omega Main Event Match 'a Breath of Fresh Air' |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/11/13/aew-wwe-news-jim-ross-full-gear-main-event |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218081415/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/11/13/aew-wwe-news-jim-ross-full-gear-main-event |archive-date=February 18, 2020 |access-date=March 11, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |quote=Moxley and Omega battled for nearly 40 minutes in an unsanctioned "Lights Out" match, incorporating barbed wire, broken glass, and mousetraps into an unforgettable encounter that some of the wrestling audience loved and others hated.}}

Later in 2019, Omega began teaming with Adam Page. On the January 22, 2020 episode of Dynamite, held aboard Chris Jericho’s cruise, Omega and Page defeated SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship, marking the first title change in AEW history.{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=January 21, 2020 |title=Spoiler notes and results from Jericho cruise AEW Dynamite taping |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/spoiler-notes-and-results-jericho-cruise-aew-dynamite-taping-302301 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213050834/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/spoiler-notes-and-results-jericho-cruise-aew-dynamite-taping-302301 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}} They successfully defended the titles at Revolution on February 29 in a critically acclaimed match against The Young Bucks.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 29, 2020 |title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. MJF, Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229230552/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/ |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |access-date=February 29, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On May 23 at Double or Nothing, Omega teamed with Page, The Young Bucks, and Matt Hardy to defeat The Inner Circle in the inaugural Stadium Stampede match, held at TIAA Bank Field without a live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 23, 2020 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Lance Archer to become the first TNT Champion (Mike Tyson presents the belt), Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW Championship, The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526084416/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/ |archive-date=May 26, 2020 |access-date=May 23, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Their title reign ended on September 5 at All Out, where they lost to FTR.{{cite web |last1=Toro |first1=Carlos |date=September 5, 2020 |title=FTR Beats Kenny Omega And Hangman Page To Win AEW Tag Team Titles At All Out |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/new-aew-tag-team-champions-crowned-all-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906032937/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/new-aew-tag-team-champions-crowned-all-out |archive-date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2020 |publisher=Fightful}}

Following the loss, Omega returned to singles competition. He entered a tournament to determine the number one contender for the AEW World Championship, defeating Page in the finals at Full Gear on November 7. On the December 2 episode of Dynamite: Winter Is Coming, Omega defeated Jon Moxley—following interference from Don Callis—to win the AEW World Championship.{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=December 2, 2020 |title=New AEW Champion Crowned |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/141844/new-aew-champion-crowned.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203031042/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/141844/new-aew-champion-crowned.html?p=1 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |access-date=December 3, 2020 |work=PWInsider}} He retained the title against Moxley at Revolution on March 7, 2021, in an Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch.{{cite web |last=DeFelice |first=Robert |date=March 7, 2021 |title=AEW Revolution 2021 – AEW World Championship – Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch Result |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-revolution-2021-aew-world-championship-exploding-barbed-wire-deathmatch-result |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308052300/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-revolution-2021-aew-world-championship-exploding-barbed-wire-deathmatch-result |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=March 8, 2021 |publisher=Fightful}} Omega went on to defend the title at Double or Nothing on May 30 in a triple threat match against Pac and Orange Cassidy,{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 30, 2021 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530233917/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/ |archive-date=May 30, 2021 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} and again at All Out on September 5 against Christian Cage.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Andrew |date=September 5, 2021 |title=Bryan Danielson & Adam Cole make AEW debuts at All Out |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/09/05/bryan-danielson-adam-cole-make-aew-debuts-at-all-out/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906055846/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/09/05/bryan-danielson-adam-cole-make-aew-debuts-at-all-out/ |archive-date=September 6, 2021 |access-date=September 6, 2021 |publisher=POST Wrestling}} His reign concluded at Full Gear on November 13, where he lost the championship to Page.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Andrew |date=November 14, 2021 |title=Hangman Adam Page defeats Kenny Omega for AEW World Title at Full Gear |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/11/14/hangman-adam-page-defeats-kenny-omega-for-aew-world-title-at-full-gear/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114094920/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/11/14/hangman-adam-page-defeats-kenny-omega-for-aew-world-title-at-full-gear/ |archive-date=November 14, 2021 |access-date=November 14, 2021 |publisher=POST Wrestling}} Omega subsequently took time off to recover from injuries, undergoing surgeries for a sports hernia and knee issues.{{cite web |last1=Tessier |first1=Colin |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Matt Jackson Teases Kenny Omega's Return On 8/15 Being The Elite |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-jackson-teases-kenny-omega-s-return-being-elite |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815175224/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-jackson-teases-kenny-omega-s-return-being-elite |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2022 |publisher=Fightful}}

Omega returned on the August 17, 2022 episode of Dynamite, reuniting with The Young Bucks to compete in the AEW World Trios Championship tournament. In the finals at All Out on September 4, they defeated Adam Page, Alex Reynolds, and John Silver to become the inaugural AEW World Trios Champions.{{cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=AEW All Out 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10047640-aew-all-out-2022-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123151445/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10047640-aew-all-out-2022-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |access-date=September 7, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report}}

Following All Out, Omega and The Young Bucks were involved in a backstage altercation with CM Punk and Ace Steel, stemming from comments made by Punk during the event’s post-show media scrum.{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |date=September 5, 2022 |title=Lots of stories of backstage fight at AEW PPV, here is what we know |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/162804/lots-of-stories-of-backstage-fight-at-aew-ppv-here-is-what-we-know.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906002539/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/162804/lots-of-stories-of-backstage-fight-at-aew-ppv-here-is-what-we-know.html?p=1 |archive-date=September 6, 2022 |access-date=September 6, 2022 |work=PWInsider}} AEW President Tony Khan subsequently suspended all individuals involved and vacated both the AEW World and Trios Championships.{{cite news |last1=Van Boom |first1=Daniel |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Why CM Punk Isn't AEW Champion: Injury and Backstage Fight Explained |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/cm-punks-explosive-aew-press-conference-comments-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207230042/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/why-cm-punk-isnt-aew-champion-injury-and-backstage-fight-explained/ |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=June 18, 2023 |publisher=CNET}}

Omega and The Young Bucks returned to action at Full Gear on November 19, losing to Death Triangle in the first match of a best-of-seven series for the Trios titles.{{cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=AEW Full Gear live results: Jon Moxley vs. MJF, the Elite return |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-full-gear-live-results-jon-moxley-vs-mjf-the-elite-vs-death-triangle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330154615/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-full-gear-live-results-jon-moxley-vs-mjf-the-elite-vs-death-triangle |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2023 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}} The series concluded on the January 11, 2023 episode of Dynamite, where Omega’s team won the seventh and final match—an Escalera De La Muerte ladder match—to reclaim the championship.{{cite web |date=January 12, 2023 |title=AEW Dynamite: Escalera de la Muerte, Adam Cole returns, MJF roasts celebrities |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/01/11/aew-dynamite-escalera-de-la-muerte-adam-cole-returns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330154613/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/01/11/aew-dynamite-escalera-de-la-muerte-adam-cole-returns/ |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2023 |publisher=POST Wrestling}} Their second reign ended on March 5 at Revolution, where they lost the titles to the House of Black.{{cite web |last1=Flanagan |first1=Neal |date=March 5, 2023 |title=House of Black wins the AEW World Trios Titles at Revolution |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/03/05/house-of-black-wins-the-aew-world-trios-titles-at-revolution/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307164924/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/03/05/house-of-black-wins-the-aew-world-trios-titles-at-revolution/ |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=June 12, 2023 |publisher=POST Wrestling}}

Omega's team failed to regain the championship later that month on Dynamite, losing to the retaining House of Black in a three-way-trios match that also involved The Jericho Appreciation Society. After the match, the Blackpool Combat Club (BCC) and Page appeared and brawled, leading Omega and The Young Bucks to help Page.{{cite web|last1=Howard|first1=Ryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-trios-title-match|title=AEW Dynamite live results: Trios title match|publisher=F4Wonline.com|date=March 15, 2023|access-date=June 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612104725/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-trios-title-match|archive-date=June 12, 2023|url-status=live}} On May 10 on Dynamite, Omega lost to the BCC's Jon Moxley in a steel cage match after Don Callis betrayed Omega by stabbing him with a screwdriver.{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/don-callis-screws-kenny-omega-510-aew-dynamite|title=Don Callis Screws Kenny Omega On 5/10 AEW Dynamite, Jon Moxley Victorious In Cage Match|publisher=Fightful|date=May 10, 2023|access-date=June 12, 2023|url-status=live|archive-date=May 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511125511/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/don-callis-screws-kenny-omega-510-aew-dynamite}} At Double or Nothing on May 28, Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta of the BCC defeated Omega, The Young Bucks, and Page in an Anarchy in the Arena match after interference from Callis' new client Konosuke Takeshita.{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/28/konosuke-takeshita-helps-blackpool-combat-club-defeat-the-elite-at-aew-double-or-nothing/|title=Konosuke Takeshita helps Blackpool Combat Club defeat The Elite at AEW Double or Nothing|publisher=POST Wrestling|date=May 28, 2023|access-date=June 12, 2023|url-status=live|archive-date=May 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529050339/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/28/konosuke-takeshita-helps-blackpool-combat-club-defeat-the-elite-at-aew-double-or-nothing/}} On July 19 on Dynamite: Blood & Guts, the Elite, along with Kota Ibushi, defeated the Blackpool Combat Club, Konosuke Takeshita, and Pac in a Blood & Guts match.{{cite web|url=https://www.syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10083296-aew-blood-guts-2023-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights.amp.html|title=AEW Blood & Guts 2023 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights|work=Bleacher Report|author=Erik Beaston|date=July 19, 2023|access-date=August 2, 2023|archive-date=July 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720140926/https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10083296-aew-blood-guts-2023-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights.amp.html|url-status=dead}} On August 2, 2023, it was announced that Omega, the Young Bucks, and Adam Page had all signed multi-year contract extensions with AEW.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/the-elite-renew-contracts-with-aew|title=The Elite renew contracts with AEW|author=Justin Barrasso|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=August 2, 2023}}

On August 27 at All In, Omega, Adam Page and Kota Ibushi was defeated by Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and Juice Robinson) and Konosuke Takeshita in a trios match.[https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/27/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-adam-cole-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-chris-jericho-cm-punk-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-real-world-title-stadium-stampede/ All In Results - Pro Wrestling.Net] On September 3 at All Out, Omega was defeated by Takeshita losing twice on pay per view in the span of a week - In a six man tag team match at All In and in a singles match at All Out.{{cite web|last=Howard|first=Ryan|title=AEW All Out live results: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson returns|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-all-out-live-results-orange-cassidy-vs-jon-moxley-bryan-danielson-returns|website=F4WOnline.com|date=September 3, 2023|access-date=September 4, 2023}} On October 1 at WrestleDream, Omega along with Kota Ibushi and Chris Jericho lost to The Don Callis Family members Takeshita, Will Ospreay and Sammy Guevara.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW WrestleDream results: Powell's live review of Darby Allin vs. Christian Cage in a best of three falls match for the TNT Title, Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/01/aew-wrestledream-results-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-christian-cage-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-tnt-title-bryan-danielson-vs-zack-sabre-jr-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-pa/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 1, 2023|access-date=October 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002104751/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/01/aew-wrestledream-results-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-christian-cage-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-tnt-title-bryan-danielson-vs-zack-sabre-jr-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-pa/|archive-date=October 2, 2023|url-status=live}} On the October 25 episode of Dynamite, Omega challenged AEW World Champion MJF to a title match on the October 28 edition of Collision which MJF accepted.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-mjf-vs-juice-robinson|title=AEW Dynamite live results: MJF vs. Juice Robinson|date=October 25, 2023|last=Howard|first=Ryan|work=F4W Online}} Omega was unsuccessful at winning the title against MJF.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/10/28/23934877/aew-collision-results-live-blog-oct-28-2023-mjf-kenny-omega-world-title|title=AEW Collision results, live blog (Oct. 28, 2023): MJF vs. Kenny Omega|date=October 28, 2023|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|work=cagesideseats}} On November 18 at Full Gear, Omega and Jericho, known as The Golden Jets, defeated The Young Bucks, receiving a AEW World Tag Team Championship match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Jay White for the AEW World Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/18/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-jay-white-for-the-aew-world-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-toni-storm-for-the-aew-womens-title-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-in-a-texas/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=November 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119080347/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/18/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-jay-white-for-the-aew-world-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-toni-storm-for-the-aew-womens-title-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-in-a-texas/|archive-date=November 19, 2023|url-status=live}} On the December 5 episode of Collision he defeated Ethan Page,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-collision-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-ethan-page |title=Kenny Omega and Ethan Page result |date=December 9, 2023 |last=Williams |first=Suit |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=April 1, 2024 }} which would be his final match in 2023 as later in December, Omega underwent treatment to help battle problems with diverticulitis.{{cite magazine|url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/kenny-omega-was-close-to-50-chance-of-dying-from-diverticulitis|title=Kenny Omega Was Close To 50% Chance Of Dying From Diverticulitis|author=Andrew Kelly|magazine=Cultaholic|date=December 23, 2023}} During his absence, he was kicked from The Elite stable on the March 6 episode of Dynamite and was replaced by Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry.{{Cite web |last= Kulkarni |first= Ojas |date= 2024-03-08 |title=Kenny Omega Reacts to His Dismissal from The Elite |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kenny-omega-reacts-dismissal-elite-060703541.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGFQa2xX90g7j8loCz2OkqBwtjMUNxJ8h-JLwl23OqHwcVHqjeSWiBpHYmo4ZD7udocwtAw88fBtwh3lPPrUblaya_EliaCdtZcsdMUJn5wqvm2FsdHrjpVvBv1N_yphiBpYjn8mTptv4pWBJ4QYKz5O28p_o-WqgH4ZGqgk4LwP |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Yahoo! News |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10111982-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-after-revolution|title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After Revolution|author=Chris Mueller|date=March 6, 2024|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=March 7, 2024}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= 2024-03-07 |title=Kenny Omega kicked out of The Elite in a shocking announcement by The Young Bucks|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-kenny-omega-kicked-the-elite-shocking-announcement-the-young-bucks |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=SportsKeeda |language=en}} On the May 1, 2024 episode of Dynamite, Omega returned to AEW to talk about his health, informing the audience that he was lucky to be alive but would need major surgery in the future. After his address, Omega was attacked by The Elite. The following week, he would book an Anarchy in the Arena match with The Elite going up against Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Eddie Kingston, FTR).{{Cite web |last=Quinlan |first=Olivia |date=2024-05-01 |title=AEW Dynamite Results 5/1 - We Hear From Kenny Omega, TNT Championship On The Line & More |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1573468/aew-dynamite-may-1-we-hear-from-kenny-omega-tnt-championship-on-the-line-more/ |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}

On December 28 at Worlds End, Omega returned after a seven-month absence, where he confronted Okada, who had just retained his AEW Continental Championship and won the 2024 Continental Classic.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-29 |title=AEW Worlds End 2024 live results: Kazuchika Okada wins Continental Classic, Kenny Omega returns |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/aew-worlds-end-2024-live-results-full-card-start-time-winners-and-losers-updates-and-highlights-053052882.html |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}} On the January 8, 2025 episode of Dynamite, Omega appeared to address the fans before he was attacked by Don Callis Family members Brian Cage, Kyle Fletcher, and Lance Archer, only to be saved by former rival Will Ospreay.{{Cite web |last=Elizabeth |first=Claire |date=2025-01-08 |title=AEW Dynamite results, live blog: Kenny Omega returns |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2025/1/8/24339184/aew-dynamite-results-live-blog-jan-8-2025-kenny-omega-returns-casino-gauntlet |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}} On February 15 at Grand Slam Australia, Omega and Ospreay defeated Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita in a tag team match.

At Revolution on March 9, 2025, Omega defeated Konosuke Takeshita to win the AEW International Championship for the first time. As a result, he became recognized as the first-ever AEW Grand Slam Champion for holding AEW's World, Tag Team, Trios, and International Championships.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Title, MJF vs. Hangman Page|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/09/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-adam-copeland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-title-mjf-vs-hangman-page/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 9, 2025|access-date=March 9, 2025}}{{cite tweet|author=All Elite Wrestling|user=AEW|number=1899287092506554743|title=THIS WEDNESDAY, 3/12! #AEWDynamite Fresno, CA LIVE at 8pm ET / 7pm CT on TBS + MAX! We'll hear from the NEW AEW International Champion @KennyOmegamanX live on Wednesday! Don't miss the first @AEWonTV appearance of the First Ever AEW Grand Slam Champion! Wednesday Night at 8/7c on TBS + Max!|date=March 10, 2025|access-date=March 10, 2025}} On April 6 at Dynasty, Omega successfully defended his title against "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Ricochet in a three-way match.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-04-06 |title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/06/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-aew-womens-championship/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} On May 25 at Double or Nothing, Omega teamed with Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) to defeat the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir, and Wheeler Yuta) and The Young Bucks in an Anarchy in the Arena match.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-05-25 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation tournaments, Anarchy in the Arena |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-will-ospreay-vs-hangman-page-and-mercedes-mone-vs-jamie-hayter-in-the-finals-of-the-owen-hart-foundation-tournaments-anarchy-in-the-arena/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}

In 2019, AEW announced a partnership with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, and Omega made his debut for the latter promotion at its Triplemanía XXVII event, teaming with Matt and Nick Jackson in a losing effort against Fénix, Pentagón Jr., and Laredo Kid.{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2019/10/20/kenny-omega-defeats-fenix-to-win-aaa-mega-championship/|title=Kenny Omega defeats Fénix to win AAA Mega Championship|publisher=POST Wrestling|date=October 20, 2019|access-date=August 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812002234/https://www.postwrestling.com/2019/10/20/kenny-omega-defeats-fenix-to-win-aaa-mega-championship/|archive-date=August 12, 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Bryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-triplemania-xxvii-live-results-cain-velasquez-debuts-289356|title=AAA Triplemania XXVII live results: Cain Velasquez debuts|date=August 3, 2019|publisher=F4Wonline.com|access-date=August 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805073435/https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-triplemania-xxvii-live-results-cain-velasquez-debuts-289356|archive-date=August 5, 2019|url-status=live}} At Héroes Inmortales XIII in October, Omega won the AAA Mega Championship from Fénix. He retained the title against Dragon Lee at Triplemanía Regia in December and against Laredo Kid at Triplemanía XXVIII the following year.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aaa-triplemania-regia-results-121-kenny-omega-faces-dragon-lee-monster-clown-unmasked|title=AAA Triplemania Regia Results (12/1): Kenny Omega Faces Dragon Lee, Monster Clown Unmasked|date=December 2, 2019|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|publisher=Fightful|access-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203211654/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aaa-triplemania-regia-results-121-kenny-omega-faces-dragon-lee-monster-clown-unmasked|archive-date=December 3, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/13/12-12-aaa-triplemania-results-kenny-omega-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-aaa-mega-championship-chessman-vs-pagano-in-a-hair-vs-hair-match-marvel-themed-match-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-myzteziz-jr-and/|title=12/12 AAA Triplemania results: Kenny Omega vs. Laredo Kid for the AAA Mega Championship, Chessman vs. Pagano in a hair vs. hair match, Marvel themed match, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. Myzteziz Jr. and Octagon Jr. vs. Texano Jr. and Rey Escorpion in a three-way tag match for the AAA Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=December 13, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213175740/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/13/12-12-aaa-triplemania-results-kenny-omega-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-aaa-mega-championship-chessman-vs-pagano-in-a-hair-vs-hair-match-marvel-themed-match-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-myzteziz-jr-and/|archive-date=December 13, 2020|url-status=live}} He defeated Andrade El Idolo to remain the AAA Mega Champion at Triplemanía XXIX in August 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-triplemania-xxix-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-andrade-el-idolo-349941|title=AAA TripleMania XXIX Live Results: Kenny Omega Vs. Andrade El Idolo|date=August 14, 2021|publisher=F4Wonline.com|last1=Reneo|first1=Juan C.|access-date=August 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815084214/https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-triplemania-xxix-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-andrade-el-idolo-349941|archive-date=August 15, 2021|url-status=live}} In November, Omega vacated the AAA Mega Championship due to injuries, ending his reign as the title's longest-reigning holder.{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=Kenny Omega Officially Vacates AAA Mega Championship, Omega Comments|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-officially-vacates-aaa-mega-championship|publisher=Fightful|date=November 22, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122212127/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-officially-vacates-aaa-mega-championship|archive-date=November 22, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|last1=Barrasso|first1=Justin|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/11/22/aew-kenny-omega-injury-aaa-mega-championship-vacated|title=Kenny Omega: AEW star vacates AAA mega title, won't face Vikingo|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=November 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122201206/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/11/22/aew-kenny-omega-injury-aaa-mega-championship-vacated|archive-date=November 22, 2021|url-status=live}} In 2023, Omega faced the AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo for the title at Triplemanía XXXI: Tijuana, but was defeated by the champion.{{Cite web |title=Kenny Omega vs Hijo del Vikingo for AAA Mega Championship, More Added for TripleMania 31 Tijuana. {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-vs-hijo-del-vikingo-aaa-mega-championship-more-added-triplemania-31-tijuana |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}

On the December 8 episode of its program, Impact!, Omega made his Impact Wrestling debut, appearing in a segment with Don Callis.{{cite web |last1=Quarrinton |first1=Norm |date=December 8, 2020 |title=AEW Champion Kenny Omega Appears On IMPACT |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/kenny-omega-appears-on-impact |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209033747/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/kenny-omega-appears-on-impact/ |archive-date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=May 31, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Sheet}} At the Hard To Kill pay-per-view in January 2021, he competed for the promotion, teaming with fellow former Bullet Club stablemates Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows to defeat Rich Swann, Chris Sabin, and Moose.{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=January 16, 2021 |title=Kenny Omega pins Rich Swann at Impact Hard to Kill |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/kenny-omega-pins-rich-swann-impact-hard-kill-330466 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117112707/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/kenny-omega-pins-rich-swann-impact-hard-kill-330466 |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |access-date=January 17, 2021 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}}

At Impact Wrestling's Rebellion pay-per-view in April 2021, Omega defeated Swann in a Winner Takes All match to retain his AEW World Championship and also win the Impact World Championship.{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=April 25, 2021 |title=Kenny Omega captures the Impact World Title in victory over Rich Swann at Impact's Rebellion PPV |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/25/kenny-omega-captures-the-impact-world-title-in-victory-over-rich-swann-at-impacts-rebellion-ppv/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426033407/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/25/kenny-omega-captures-the-impact-world-title-in-victory-over-rich-swann-at-impacts-rebellion-ppv/ |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=April 26, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} At Slammiversary, Omega defeated Sami Callihan in a no disqualification match to retain the Impact World Championship.{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Jay White appears at Slammiversary, stares down Kenny Omega |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/jay-white-appears-slammiversary-stares-down-kenny-omega-347271 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718033815/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/jay-white-appears-slammiversary-stares-down-kenny-omega-347271 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}} On the premiere episode of AEW Rampage on August 13, he lost the Impact World Championship to Christian Cage.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Andrew |date=August 13, 2021 |title=Christian Cage defeats Kenny Omega for IMPACT World Title on AEW Rampage |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/08/13/christian-cage-defeats-kenny-omega-for-impact-world-title-on-aew-rampage/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814033457/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/08/13/christian-cage-defeats-kenny-omega-for-impact-world-title-on-aew-rampage/ |archive-date=August 14, 2021 |access-date=August 14, 2021 |publisher=POST Wrestling}}

In November 2022 at Historic X-Over, Omega returned to New Japan Pro-Wrestling via a video message, challenging IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay, to a match for the title at Wrestle Kingdom 17.{{cite web |date=November 20, 2022 |title=Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay set for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-set-for-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201142113/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-set-for-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-17 |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}} At the event, Omega defeated Ospreay, winning the title for the second time.{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=January 4, 2023 |title=Kenny Omega Bests Will Ospreay, Wins IWGP US Title At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-bests-will-ospreay-wins-iwgp-us-title-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104113033/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-bests-will-ospreay-wins-iwgp-us-title-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-17 |archive-date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |publisher=Fightful}} He dropped the title back to Ospreay at Forbidden Door in June after interference from Callis.{{cite web |last1=Nason |first1=Josh |date=June 25, 2023 |title=Will Ospreay defeats Kenny Omega at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/will-ospreay-defeats-kenny-omega-at-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626035647/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/will-ospreay-defeats-kenny-omega-at-aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}} In November 2024 at Power Struggle, Omega returned to NJPW, and announced his intentions to a make his in-ring return at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, 2025. He would be then be confronted backstage by Gabe Kidd, which led to a brawl between the two.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-04 |title=Kenny Omega attacked by Gabe Kidd backstage at NJPW Power Struggle |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/kenny-omega-attacked-by-gabe-kidd-backstage-at-njpw-power-struggle/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}} At Wrestle Dynasty, Omega defeated Kidd.{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=NJPW X AEW Wrestle Dynasty Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10149545-njpw-x-aew-wrestle-dynasty-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/kenny-omega-takes-out-gabe-kidd-debuts-new-entrance-at-njpw-x-aew-wrestle-dynasty/ |title=Kenny Omega Takes Out Gabe Kidd, Debuts New Entrance At NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty |work=wrestlingheadlines.com |date=January 5, 2025 |accessdate=27 January 2025}}

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A fan of video games, Smith incorporates ideas from the medium into wrestling maneuvers, entrance music, and gimmick concepts.{{cite web|url=https://www.geek.com/games/pro-wrestler-kenny-omega-talks-gaming-inspirations-and-2018-gamers-choice-award-nomination-1765087/|title=Pro Wrestler Kenny Omega Talks Gaming Inspirations and 2018 Gamers' Choice Award Nomination|date=December 9, 2018|last=Vincent|first=Brittany|publisher=Geek.com|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153610/https://www.geek.com/games/pro-wrestler-kenny-omega-talks-gaming-inspirations-and-2018-gamers-choice-award-nomination-1765087/|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}} The Kenny Omega ring name was originally inspired by the character Omega Weapon from the Final Fantasy video game series.{{cite web |last1=Freeborn |first1=Jeremy |title=5 things you didn't know about Kenny Omega |url=https://www.axs.com/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-kenny-omega-133693 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153427/https://www.axs.com/5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-kenny-omega-133693 |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |publisher=AXS}} He named his finishing maneuver the One-Winged Angel (a reference to Final Fantasy VII character Sephiroth) and the running knee strike he employs as a signature maneuver the V-Trigger (a technique used in Street Fighter V);{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/how-kenny-omega-embraces-gaming-culture/|title=From One-Winged Angel to Mega Man, How Kenny Omega Embraces Gaming Culture|date=May 29, 2020|publisher=Comic Book Resources|access-date=February 8, 2022|last1=Curran|first1=Robert|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122023704/https://www.cbr.com/how-kenny-omega-embraces-gaming-culture/|archive-date=January 22, 2022|url-status=live}} integrated the Hadouken attack from the Street Fighter video game series as a signature move;{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/meet-kenny-omega-wrestler-every-gamer-should-know/|title=Meet Kenny Omega, the wrestler every gamer should know|first=Henry|last=Gilbert|website=GamesRadar+|date=March 26, 2015|access-date=February 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419035312/https://www.gamesradar.com/meet-kenny-omega-wrestler-every-gamer-should-know/|archive-date=April 19, 2019|url-status=live}} and used of variations of Mega Man antagonist Dr. Wily's theme music as entrance themes.{{cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/undertale-developer-helped-make-new-entrance-video-for-new-japan-pro-wrestling-star-kenny-omega|title=Undertale Developer Helped Make New Entrance Video For New Japan Pro Wrestling Star Kenny Omega|first1=Nadia|last1=Oxford|publisher=Gamer Network|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153123/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/undertale-developer-helped-make-new-entrance-video-for-new-japan-pro-wrestling-star-kenny-omega|archive-date=February 16, 2019|url-status=live}} For his final appearance as an NJPW-contracted wrestler at Wrestle Kingdom 13, Smith collaborated with Undertale creator Toby Fox to create a custom entrance video in the style of the game,{{cite web|last1=Tamburro|first1=Paul|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/478405-kenny-omega-uses-undertale-theme-for-wrestle-kingdom-13-extrance|title=Kenny Omega Uses Undertale Entrance for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13|date=January 4, 2019|website=GameRevolution|access-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823020147/https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/478405-kenny-omega-uses-undertale-theme-for-wrestle-kingdom-13-extrance|archive-date=August 23, 2019|url-status=live}} and for his 2025 return from a life-threatening illness, worked with Final Fantasy soundtrack composers Nobuo Uematsu and Masayoshi Soken to create a new entrance theme.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-07 |title=Kenny Omega returns to AEW with a new song from FFXIV composer Masayoshi Soken |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/gaming/story/_/id/43321973/kenny-omega-aew-entrance-song-final-fantasy-xiv-masayoshi-soken |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In addition to video games, Smith also draws inspiration from the television show Star Trek: The Next Generation and superhero cartoons to develop elements of his in-ring persona. At Fyter Fest in June 2019, Smith also donned ring gear that references the character Akuma from the Street Fighter series.{{cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/06/30/kenny-omega-young-bucks-the-elite-street-fighter-gear-aew-fyter-fest/ |title=Kenny Omega, Young Bucks Sport Street Fighter Gear at AEW Fyter Fest |last=Valdez|first=Nick|publisher=ComicBook.com|date=June 29, 2019|access-date=November 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630135410/https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/06/30/kenny-omega-young-bucks-the-elite-street-fighter-gear-aew-fyter-fest/ |archive-date=June 30, 2019 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-fyter-fest-results-recap-grades-kenny-omega-gets-retribution-on-jon-moxley/ |title=AEW Fyter Fest results, recap, grades: Kenny Omega gets retribution on Jon Moxley |last=Silverstein|first=Adam|date=June 29, 2019|work=CBS Sports|access-date=November 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112145418/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-fyter-fest-results-recap-grades-kenny-omega-gets-retribution-on-jon-moxley/ |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |url-status=live }}

During his run in Bullet Club, Smith did his interviews entirely in English,{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12708 |script-title=ja:【WK9】石井vs真壁、田口vsケニーが決定!「暴走キングコングを眠りから起こす！」（石井）、「グッドガイの私はもういない！」（ケニー）【1.4東京ドーム会見】 |date=November 10, 2014 |access-date=November 10, 2014 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112224440/http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12708 |archive-date=November 12, 2014 }} refusing to speak Japanese.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/06/18/22644039.html|title=Kenny Omega's stardom in Japan about far more than luck|last=Oliver|first=Greg|date=June 18, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618164023/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/06/18/22644039.html|archive-date=June 18, 2016|url-status=dead}} In an interview, he stated that he was told that his otaku gimmick was "too bubbly" for Bullet Club, which led to him adopting the Cleaner nickname as a reference to people who clean up crime scenes. Smith cited the character Albert Wesker from the Resident Evil video game series as well as Sylvester Stallone's character, Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, from the film Cobra as inspirations for the Cleaner gimmick.{{cite web|last1=Caro|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/golden-heartbreak-kenny-omega-and-art-long-term-storytelling|title=Golden Heartbreak: Kenny Omega And The Art of Long-term Storytelling|publisher=Fightful|date=December 5, 2020|access-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206024933/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/golden-heartbreak-kenny-omega-and-art-long-term-storytelling|archive-date=December 6, 2020|url-status=live}} Although Smith originally intended to embody the gimmick straightforwardly, he later integrated comedy into the persona as a response to people who thought he was portraying a janitor, doing so by coming out for his matches holding a mop and a broom.

Over the course of their careers, the relationship between Omega and his Golden☆Lovers tag team partner Kota Ibushi has been portrayed with romantic undertones.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/wrestler-kenny-omega-s-winnipeg-arena-homecoming-transcript-1.6779409 |title=Wrestler Kenny Omega's Winnipeg arena homecoming – Transcript |last=Poisson |first=Jayme |date=March 15, 2023 |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=June 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315161727/https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/wrestler-kenny-omega-s-winnipeg-arena-homecoming-transcript-1.6779409|archive-date=March 15, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/golden-lovers-hope-their-characters-help-lgbt-viewers-connect-wrestling |title=Golden Lovers Hope Their Characters Help LGBT Viewers Connect With Wrestling |last=Sapp |first=Sean Ross |date=March 23, 2018 |publisher=Fightful |access-date=June 13, 2023 |quote=The Ibushi and Omega characters, while not explicitly mentioning their sexuality, have implied a relationship throughout their run|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415151754/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/golden-lovers-hope-their-characters-help-lgbt-viewers-connect-wrestling|archive-date=April 15, 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/05/ppv-primer-roh-supercard-of-honor-xii-4-7-2018-cody-vs-omega-castle-vs-scurll-first-women-of-honor-champion-crowned/ |title=PPV Primer – ROH Supercard of Honor XII (4/7/2018): Cody vs. Omega, Castle vs. Scurll, first Women Of Honor Champion crowned |last=Pageot |first=Harley R. |date=April 5, 2018 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=June 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614022636/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/05/ppv-primer-roh-supercard-of-honor-xii-4-7-2018-cody-vs-omega-castle-vs-scurll-first-women-of-honor-champion-crowned/|archive-date=June 14, 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnars-next-match-set-no-1-contender-near/ |title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Brock Lesnar's next match set, No. 1 contender near |last= Campbell |first=Brian |date=July 17, 2018 |work=CBS Sports |access-date=June 13, 2023 |quote=WWE could be on its way to presenting its first same-sex relationship angle with a tasteful undertone. Considering the successful precedent recently set in New Japan Pro-Wrestling with the Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi), it's about time, if so.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816092005/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnars-next-match-set-no-1-contender-near/|archive-date=August 16, 2018|url-status=live}} On the partnership, Omega stated in 2018: "Let people think what they want to think. If LGBT people can identify with our story, ... I'm good with that." Omega and Ibushi's partnership was chronicled in the 2019 documentary Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story.{{cite news |last=Nason |first=Josh |date=March 27, 2019 |title='Omega Man': A look at TSN's Kenny Omega documentary |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/omega-man-look-tsns-kenny-omega-documentary-280161 |publisher=F4Wonline.com |access-date=November 10, 2021 |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201213815/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/omega-man-look-tsns-kenny-omega-documentary-280161 |url-status=live }} Omega strives for inclusivity within professional wrestling and believes that "it's important to show in the 21st century that [LGBT people] should feel just as welcome to be a wrestling fan as anyone else".{{cite news |last=Doyle |first=Dave |date=March 23, 2018 |title=The Golden Lovers want to make wrestling more inclusive for the LGBTQ community |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/golden-lovers-want-make-wrestling-inclusive-lgbtq-community-160511498.html |publisher=Yahoo! News |access-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-date=June 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609221145/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/golden-lovers-want-make-wrestling-inclusive-lgbtq-community-160511498.html |url-status=live }}

Smith, during his time with NJPW, promoted one of the new BanG Dream! games, during a series of trailers that aired in 2018. Its worth noting that both the franchise and promotion are owned by its parent company Bushiroad.{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/31009 | title=Kenny Omega "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!" Commercial Released! | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING }}

Smith considers himself straight edge as he avoids the recreational use of alcohol and drugs.{{cite tweet|user=KennyOmegamanX|number=698863011285458945|access-date=October 18, 2016|date=February 14, 2016|title=@wHyXxSoXxSrS pretty much. No alcohol, tobacco, or drugs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170511010001/https://twitter.com/kennyomegamanx/status/698863011285458945|archive-date=May 11, 2017|url-status=live}} He has suffered from vertigo since 2018.{{cite web|last1=DeFelice|first1=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-kenny-omega-worked-aew-full-gear-2021-hurt-shoulder|title=Kenny Omega Confirms Shoulder Injury, Reveals He's Been Wrestling With Vertigo Since 2018|publisher=Fightful|date=November 14, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115031537/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-kenny-omega-worked-aew-full-gear-2021-hurt-shoulder|archive-date=November 15, 2021|url-status=live}} He is close friends with wrestler and former tag team partner Michael Nakazawa.{{cite web | url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/784342/ | script-title=ja:【新日本】ＵＳ王座Ｖ２戦のケニー「挑戦者Yoshi-Hashi」に不満爆発 | date=October 3, 2017 | access-date=October 3, 2017 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003224634/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/784342/ | archive-date=October 3, 2017 | url-status=live }}

Smith is fluent in Japanese. As of August 2018, he lived in the Katsushika ward of Tokyo. He said in October 2016 that he "loved Japanese culture before even realizing it was, in fact, Japanese culture" and that his favorite video games and cartoons were Japanese.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17851597/kenny-omega-breaks-japan-wrestling-barriers-become-true-champion|title=Kenny Omega breaks through Japan's wrestling barriers to become a true champion|last=Fiorvanti|first=Tim|date=October 22, 2016|access-date=October 23, 2016|publisher=ESPN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023133638/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17851597/kenny-omega-breaks-japan-wrestling-barriers-become-true-champion|archive-date=October 23, 2016|url-status=live}} He has since acquired Japanese citizenship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-kenny-omega-wrestling-superstar-and-gamer/|title=Meet Kenny Omega, wrestling superstar and gamer|first=Aloysius|last=Low|publisher=CNET|date=October 15, 2018|access-date=February 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214175951/https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-kenny-omega-wrestling-superstar-and-gamer/|archive-date=February 14, 2019|url-status=live}} Regarding his life outside of wrestling, he said in 2016 that he had no time to think about relationships because he was completely focused on wrestling.{{Citation|title=NJPW OnTheRoad: Kenny Omega #5|date=October 23, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHlUF5oEO5U&t=6m24s|access-date=January 21, 2017|archive-date=August 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826122617/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHlUF5oEO5U&t=6m24s|url-status=live}}

A self-professed avid gamer, Smith hosted a YouTube series called Cleaner's Corner, in which he played some of his favorite video games. In June 2016, he made a guest appearance at Community Effort Orlando, defeating wrestler Xavier Woods in a game of Street Fighter V.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/16522289/wwe-xavier-ceo-2016-video-games-think-where-today|title=WWE's Xavier Woods at CEO 2016: 'Without video games, I don't think I'd be where I am today'|access-date=July 1, 2016|publisher=ESPN|date=June 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702170307/http://espn.go.com/esports/story/_/id/16522289/wwe-xavier-ceo-2016-video-games-think-where-today|archive-date=July 2, 2016|url-status=live}} The two often appear at video game conventions together, where at some point he dressed up as Sans for October 30, 2019 in the episode of All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite.{{cite web|last1=Gravelle|first1=Cody|url=https://screenrant.com/aew-kenny-omega-undertale-entrance-megalovania/|title=AEW: Kenny Omega's Sans Undertale Entrance Was Perfect|work=Screen Rant|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506222300/https://screenrant.com/aew-kenny-omega-undertale-entrance-megalovania/|archive-date=May 6, 2022|url-status=live}} He portrayed the character Cody Travers in a live-action portion of a trailer for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition in 2018,{{cite web|last1=Kellerman|first1=Austin|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/kenny-omega-street-fighter|title=Watch: Kenny Omega Appears in Trailer for Street Fighter V|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-date=January 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104104131/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/kenny-omega-street-fighter/|url-status=dead}} and voiced a fictionalized version of himself in the third episode of the 2023 animated series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.

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• 4 Front Wrestling
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• All Elite Wrestling
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• AEW International Championship (1 time, current)
• AEW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Adam Page{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-tag-team-championship-his|title=AEW World Tag Team Championship Title History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=March 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227113429/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-tag-team-championship-his|archive-date=February 27, 2020|url-status=live}}
• AEW World Trios Championship (2 times, inaugural) – with The Young Bucks{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-trios-championship|title=Official AEW World Trios Championship History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=January 14, 2023|archive-date=January 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114170805/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-trios-championship|url-status=live}}
• First AEW Triple Crown Champion
• First AEW Grand Slam Champion
• AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament (2020){{cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=November 7, 2020 |title=Kenny Omega wins title eliminator tournament at AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/kenny-omega-wins-title-eliminator-tournament-aew-full-gear-324611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108045426/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/kenny-omega-wins-title-eliminator-tournament-aew-full-gear-324611 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |access-date=November 8, 2020 |publisher=F4Wonline.com}}
• AEW World Trios Championship Tournament (2022) – with The Young Bucks
• AEW Dynamite Awards (3 times)
• Bleacher Report PPV Moment of the Year (2021) {{small|with The Elite vs. The Inner Circle at Double or Nothing}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426|title=AEW Awards report: Winners revealed, Shaq challenges Cody|publisher=F4Wonline.com|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128005430/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426|url-status=live}}
• Biggest WTF Moment (2021) – {{small|winning the AEW World Championship and walking out of AEW at Winter Is Coming}}
• Wrestler of the Year (2022)
• All Japan Pro Wrestling
• World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/superstars/omega/|language=ja|script-title=ja:ケニー・オメガ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318004143/http://www.ddtpro.com/superstars/omega/|archive-date=March 18, 2014|access-date=January 28, 2012|title=DDT ProWrestling}}
• Canadian Wrestling's Elite
• Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Championship (3 times){{cite web|url=https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=1533&bild=1&details=3}}{{cite web|url=https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1654}}
• CWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Danny Duggan
• CWE Tag Team Title Tournament (2010) - with Danny Duggan{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2906&page=16|publisher=Cagematch.net - The Internet Wrestling Database}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=26&nr=1664|title=CWE Tag Team Title Tournament (2010)|access-date=August 11, 2017|publisher=Cagematch.net - The Internet Wrestling Database}}
• Canadian Wrestling Federation
• CWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cwfwrestling.com/history/CWFHeavyweightHistory.htm|title=CWF World Heavyweight Championship history|year=2007|publisher=Canadian Wrestling Federation|access-date=August 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531193258/http://www.cwfwrestling.com/history/CWFHeavyweightHistory.htm|archive-date=May 31, 2009|url-status=dead}}
• CBS Sports
• Match of the Year (2018) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada on Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/the-man-comes-around-becky-lynch-breaks-out-for-wwe-as-the-2018-wrestler-of-the-year/|title=The Man comes around: Becky Lynch breaks out for WWE as the 2018 Wrestler of the Year|last=Silverstein|first=Adam|date=December 26, 2018|work=CBS Sports|access-date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227080132/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/the-man-comes-around-becky-lynch-breaks-out-for-wwe-as-the-2018-wrestler-of-the-year/|archive-date=December 27, 2018|url-status=live}}
• DDT Pro-Wrestling
• DDT Extreme Championship (1 time)
• KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Gota Ihashi and Kota Ibushi (1), and Daisuke Sasaki and Kota Ibushi (1)
• KO-D Openweight Championship (1 time)
• KO-D Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Kota Ibushi (2) and Michael Nakazawa (1)
• Sea of Japan 6-Person Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mr. #6 and Riho{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=52648|title=DDT What Are You Doing? 2010|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604121538/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=52648|archive-date=June 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
• King of DDT Tournament (2012){{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1341788265/|title=King of DDT Osaka 2012|work=DDT Pro-Wrestling|access-date=July 8, 2012|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102114420/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1341788265/|archive-date=January 2, 2013}}
• Best Match Award (2012) {{small|vs. Kota Ibushi on August 18}}{{cite web | url=http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356015675/ |script-title=ja:<ヨシヒコ編集ジチョー主義>2012年DDTを各賞で振り返る | date=December 21, 2012 | access-date=December 22, 2012 | work=DDT Pro-Wrestling | language=ja | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130110185602/http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356015675/ | archive-date=January 10, 2013 }}
• ESPN
• Match of the Year (2023) – {{small|vs. Will Ospreay (tie between their matches at Wrestle Kingdom 17 and Forbidden Door)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|title=Pro Wrestling 2023 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more|work=ESPN|author=ESPN.com|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228102326/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|archive-date=December 28, 2023|url-status=live}}
• Impact Wrestling
• Impact World Championship (1 time)
• Japan Indie Awards
• Best Bout Award (2008) {{small|vs. Kota Ibushi at Beer Garden Pro Wrestling}}{{cite web|url=http://kimagure-guda.jugem.jp/?eid=1205/|script-title=ja:【【ﾌﾟﾛﾚｽ】輝く！日本インディー大賞２００８ を見ました。|date=December 30, 2008|access-date=September 27, 2017|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928005447/http://kimagure-guda.jugem.jp/?eid=1205%2F|archive-date=September 28, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Best Bout Award (2012) {{small|vs. Kota Ibushi at Budokan Peter Pan}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356977228/ |script-title=ja:【インディー大賞】飯伏vsケニーがベストバウト受賞|date=December 31, 2012|access-date=January 22, 2013|work=DDT Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215192458/http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356977228/|archive-date=February 15, 2013}}
• Best Bout Award (2014) {{small|with Kota Ibushi vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Tetsuya Endo at Dramatic General Election}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/18649/|script-title=ja:【後楽園リポート】トーナメント決勝戦は宮本裕向&木高イサミvs火野裕士&岡林裕二!!／インディー大賞MVPはHarashima／Takaのパートナーは小鹿|date=December 31, 2014|access-date=December 31, 2014|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231204748/http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/18649/|archive-date=December 31, 2014|url-status=dead}}
• Jersey All Pro Wrestling
• JAPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htjapw.html|title=JAPW Heavyweight Title History|author=Tsakiries, Phil|year=2008|publisher=Solie's Title Histories|access-date=August 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006103934/http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htjapw.html|archive-date=October 6, 2008|url-status=dead}}
• JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
• AAA Mega Championship (1 time)
• Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling
• PWA Champions Grail (Wrestling Retribution Project 2011, revived in 2024){{Cite web |title=MLP RELEASES BEYOND RARE KENNY OMEGA BOUT ONLINE, UPDATED PREMIERE LINEUPS FOR NEXT WEEKEND {{!}} PWInsider.com |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/188923/mlp-releases-beyond-rare-kenny-omega-bout-online-updated-premiere-lineups-for-next-weekend.html?p=1 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.pwinsider.com}}
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling
• IWGP Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/inter-continental?pageNum=2|title=IWGP Heavyweight Championship History|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 5, 2019|language=ja|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023022243/https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/inter-continental?pageNum=2|url-status=live}}
• IWGP Intercontinental Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/inter-continental?pageNum=2|title=IWGP Inter Continental ｜ 歴代チャンピオンクラス|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=August 19, 2022|page=2|language=ja|archive-date=June 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605104135/https://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/inter-continental?pageNum=2|url-status=live}}
• IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/iwgp-jr?pageNum=2|title=IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship History|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 5, 2019|page=2|language=ja|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023115411/https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/iwgp-jr?pageNum=2|url-status=live}}
• IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kota Ibushi{{cite web|url=https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/iwgp-jr?pageNum=4|title=IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship History|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 5, 2019|page=4|language=ja|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023114732/https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/iwgp-jr?pageNum=4|url-status=live}}
• IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship (2 times, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus|title=IWGP United States Championship History|date=June 5, 2019|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=June 5, 2019|language=ja|archive-date=June 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606090400/https://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus|url-status=live}}
• NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with The Young Bucks{{cite web|url=https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/never-6tag?pageNum=2|title=NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship History|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 5, 2019|page=2|language=ja|archive-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023033653/https://sp.njpw.jp/champions/never-6tag?pageNum=2|url-status=live}}
• G1 Climax (2016)
• IWGP United States Championship Tournament (2017)
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling Best Bout (2016) {{small|vs. Tetsuya Naito at G1 Climax 26}}{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/77944|script-title=ja:「アナタの2016年・新日本プロレス・ベストバウト」Twitterファン投票の結果発表！|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|access-date=March 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330211300/http://www.njpw.co.jp/77944|archive-date=March 30, 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2016|script-title=ja:オリジナル インタビュー 2016年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=ja|url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_270|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|time=00:25:34}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling Best Bout (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall}}{{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2017|script-title=ja:オリジナル インタビュー 2017年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=ja|url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_288|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|time=00:57:56}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling MVP (2017){{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2017|script-title=ja:オリジナル インタビュー 2017年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=ja|url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_288|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|time=01:05:05}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• New York Post
• Match of the Year (2023) {{small|vs. Will Ospreay at Wrestle Kingdom 17}}{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|title=The Post's 2023 pro wrestling awards|work=New York Post|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227120049/https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|archive-date=December 27, 2023|url-status=live}}
• Nikkan Sports
• Match of the Year Award (2016) {{small|vs. Tetsuya Naito at G1 Climax 26}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/1755642.html|script-title=ja:内藤哲也がＭＶＰ＆年間最高試合／日刊バトル大賞|date=December 23, 2016|access-date=December 23, 2016|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226174038/http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/1755642.html|archive-date=December 26, 2016|url-status=live}}
• Match of the Year Award (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/201801310000185.html|script-title=ja:オカダ・カズチカが日刊大賞２冠、世界目線で語る夢|date=January 31, 2018|access-date=January 31, 2018|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131032441/https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/201801310000185.html|archive-date=January 31, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Match of the Year Award (2018) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/photonews/photonews_nsInc_201901290000815-2.html|title=棚橋弘至が日刊バトル大賞ＭＶＰ「新棚橋誕生！」|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130161824/https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/photonews/photonews_nsInc_201901290000815-2.html|archive-date=January 30, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Match of the Year Award (2023) {{small|vs. Will Ospreay at Wrestle Kingdom 17}}
• Best Tag Team Award (2010) {{small|with Kota Ibushi}}{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/wrestlingscout/home/updates/nikkansportsawards-2010|title=Nikkan Sports Awards – 2010|website=wrestlingscout|date=September 10, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-date=August 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826122604/https://sites.google.com/site/wrestlingscout/home/updates/nikkansportsawards-2010|url-status=live}}
• Premier Championship Wrestling
• NWA Canadian X-Division Championship (1 time)
• PCW Heavyweight Championship (4 times){{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2008.php|title=History of 2008|access-date=March 11, 2010|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065243/http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2008.php|archive-date=March 4, 2012|url-status=dead}}
• PCW Kenny Omega One Real World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=2660}}
• PCW Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Rawskillz (1) and Chris Stevens (3){{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1313082779&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&|title=Surprise Returns, Shocking Developments at PCW's Boiling Point!|date=August 11, 2011|access-date=August 13, 2011|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401142549/http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1313082779&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&|archive-date=April 1, 2012|url-status=dead}}
• Premier Cup (2005)
• Premier Cup (2007)
• Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
• PWG World Championship (1 time)
• Battle of Los Angeles (2009)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 male singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018 and 2021{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=September 8, 2021 |title=Kenny Omega Tops PWI 500 In 2021, Second Time Ranked Number One |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-tops-pwi-500-2021-second-time-ranked-number-one |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909023805/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-tops-pwi-500-2021-second-time-ranked-number-one |archive-date=September 9, 2021 |access-date=September 8, 2021 |publisher=Fightful}}
• Ranked No. 2 of the top 50 tag teams in the PWI Tag Team 50 in 2020 {{small|with Adam Page}}{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ftr-tops-first-ever-pwi-tag-team-50|title=FTR Tops First-Ever PWI Tag Team 50|publisher=Fightful|date=November 18, 2020|access-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118213403/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ftr-tops-first-ever-pwi-tag-team-50|archive-date=November 18, 2020|url-status=live}}
• Feud of the Decade (2010s) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada}}{{cite journal|title=Wrestler of the Decade: AJ Styles|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|issue=6|publisher=Kappa Publishing Group|date=June 2020}}
• Feud of the Year (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada}}
• Match of the Year (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|publisher=Kappa Publishing Group|access-date=March 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=live}}
• Match of the Year (2018) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall}}{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/aj-styles-y-becky-lynch-lideran-los-premios-pwi-2018/|title=AJ Styles y Becky Lynch lideran los premios PWI 2018|first=Self High|last=Five|date=January 11, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112150334/https://superluchas.com/aj-styles-y-becky-lynch-lideran-los-premios-pwi-2018/|archive-date=January 12, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Match of the Year (2020) {{small|with Adam Page vs. The Young Bucks at Revolution}}{{cite journal|year=2021|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|title=2020 Achievement Awards|publisher=Kappa Publishing Group|pages=28–29}}
• Wrestler of the Year (2021){{cite web |last1=Grifol |first1=Ignacio |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated anuncia los ganadores de sus PWI Awards 2021 |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/105053-pwi-awards-2021 |publisher=Solowrestling.com|language=es |date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=January 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115095951/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/105053-pwi-awards-2021|archive-date=January 15, 2022|url-status=live}}
• Ring of Honor
• ROH Year-End Award (1 time)
• Feud of the Year (2018) {{small|vs. Cody}}
• SoCal Uncensored
• Match of the Year (2017) {{small|vs. Tomohiro Ishii at G1 Special in USA}}{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2018/01/25/announcing-winners-2017-southern-california-pro-wrestling-year-end-awards/|title=Announcing the Winners of the 2017 Southern California Pro-Wrestling Year End Awards|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=January 25, 2018|work=SoCal Uncensored|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126070920/http://socaluncensored.com/2018/01/25/announcing-winners-2017-southern-california-pro-wrestling-year-end-awards/|archive-date=January 26, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Match of the Year (2018) {{small|with Kota Ibushi vs. The Young Bucks at Strong Style Evolved}}{{cite web |url= http://socaluncensored.com/history/year-end-awards/southern-california-match-of-the-year |title= Southern California Match of the Year |access-date= January 30, 2019 |work= SoCal Uncensored |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190130220735/http://socaluncensored.com/history/year-end-awards/southern-california-match-of-the-year/ |archive-date= January 30, 2019 |url-status= dead }}
• Sports Illustrated
• Wrestler of the Year (2017){{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|title=Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=December 30, 2017|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229202856/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|archive-date=December 29, 2017|url-status=live}}
• Tokyo Sports
• Best Bout Award (2010) {{small|with Kota Ibushi vs. Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi at Destruction '10}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/wrestling/wrestling_past5/|script-title=ja: 東京スポーツ プロレス大賞（2010～）– 東スポの総合からジャンル別おすすめ記事を掲載|language=ja|work=Tokyo Sports|access-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430100134/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/wrestling/wrestling_past5/|archive-date=April 30, 2019}}
• Best Bout Award (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/858178/|script-title=ja:【プロレス大賞】１・４オカダｖｓケニーがベストバウト ケニー「権威ある賞」|date=December 14, 2017|access-date=December 13, 2017|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214014123/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/858178/|archive-date=December 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Best Bout Award (2018) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/1218922/|script-title=ja:【プロレス大賞】ベストバウトは新日６・９大阪のオカダｖｓケニー ２年連続同一カード|date=December 13, 2018|access-date=December 13, 2018|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213050610/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/1218922/|archive-date=December 13, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Technique Award (2016){{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/628622/|script-title=ja:【プロレス大賞】内藤哲也がＭＶＰ初受賞！ ベストバウトはＧ１丸藤ｖｓオカダ|date=December 14, 2016|access-date=December 14, 2016|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710055738/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/628622/|archive-date=July 10, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Top Rope Championship Wrestling
• TRCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Ronnie Attitude{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2906&page=11|title=Titles « Kenny Omega « Wrestlers Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217084858/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2906&page=11|archive-date=February 17, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Weekly Pro Wrestling
• Best Bout Award (2010) {{small|with Kota Ibushi vs. Prince Devitt and Ryusuke Taguchi at Destruction '10}}{{cite web|url=https://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/and-the-award-goes-to/|title=And The Award Goes To...|publisher=Dramatic Dream Team|date=January 26, 2011|access-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815055412/https://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/and-the-award-goes-to/|archive-date=August 15, 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://kakutolog.cocolog-nifty.com/kakuto/2011/01/post-1802.html|script-title=ja:週プロ読者が選ぶ「２０１０プロレスグランプリ」が発表に～駆け抜けたニュージャパン・クオリティ！|date=January 19, 2011|language=ja|access-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815164552/http://kakutolog.cocolog-nifty.com/kakuto/2011/01/post-1802.html|archive-date=August 15, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Best Bout Award (2016) {{small|vs. Tetsuya Naito at G1 Climax 26}}{{cite web|url=http://aozora-band.com/wpwn/archives/30110|script-title=ja:[週プロ] プロレスグランプリ2016、結果発表|website=aozora-band|language=ja|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815055342/http://aozora-band.com/wpwn/archives/30110|archive-date=August 15, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Best Bout Award (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11}}{{cite web|url=http://aozora-band.com/wpwn/archives/32417|script-title=ja:[週プロ] プロレスグランプリ2017 結果発表、ベストバウトは新日本プロレスのオカダ・カズチカvs.ケニー・オメガ|website=aozora-band|language=ja|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815055344/http://aozora-band.com/wpwn/archives/32417|archive-date=August 15, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Best Foreigner Award (2016–2018){{cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/kingaron320/entry-12428521535.html|script-title=ja:プロレスグランプリ2018|language=ja|date=December 26, 2018|access-date=December 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419193423/https://ameblo.jp/kingaron320/entry-12428521535.html|archive-date=April 19, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Best Tag Team Award (2010) {{small|with Kota Ibushi}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2020){{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/november-16-2020-observer-newsletter-2020-observer-hall-fame-issue-325041|title=November 16, 2020 Observer Newsletter: 2020 Observer Hall of Fame Issue|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=November 13, 2020|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114014902/https://www.f4wonline.com/november-16-2020-observer-newsletter-2020-observer-hall-fame-issue-325041|archive-date=November 14, 2020|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
• Best Wrestling Maneuver (2016–2018, 2020) {{small|One-Winged Angel}}{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = March 6, 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | magazine = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | location = Campbell, California | issn = 1083-9593 | page=20}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=137|title=Best Wrestling Maneuver|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710100118/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=137|archive-date=July 10, 2017}}{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |author-link1=Dave Meltzer |title=March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber |url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-1-2021-observer-newsletter-2020-awards-issue-elimination-chamber |publisher=F4Wonline.com |access-date=February 26, 2021 |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426200802/https://account.f4wonline.com/protect/new-rewrite?f=14&url=%2Findex.php&host=members.f4wonline.com&ssl=on |url-status=live }}
• Feud of the Year (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-discussion-and-more-253601|title=WOR: 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Discussion and More!|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|author-link=Bryan Alvarez|date=March 15, 2018|access-date=March 15, 2018|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315141244/https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-discussion-and-more-253601|archive-date=March 15, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Feud of the Year (2021) {{small|vs. Adam Page}}{{cite web|url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-21-2022-observer-newsletter-2021-awards-issue-cody-and-brandi|title=February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|url-access=subscription|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=February 18, 2022|accessdate=February 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220015732/https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-21-observer-newsletter-2021-awards-issue-cod-and-brandi-rhodes-leave-aew|archive-date=February 20, 2022|url-status=live}}
• Japan MVP (2018){{cite web|last1=Beltrán|first1=William|url=https://superluchas.com/premios-del-wrestling-observer-estas-son-las-luchas-del-ano-2018/|title=Premios del Wrestling Observer: Estas son las Luchas del Año 2018|language=es|work=Súper Luchas|date=March 16, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707110951/https://superluchas.com/premios-del-wrestling-observer-estas-son-las-luchas-del-ano-2018/|archive-date=July 7, 2020}}
• Most Outstanding Wrestler (2018, 2020)
• Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11}}
• Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2018) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall}}
• Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2020) {{small|with Adam Page vs. The Young Bucks at Revolution}}
• Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2023) {{small|vs. Will Ospreay at Wrestle Kingdom 17}}{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 23, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}
• United States/Canada MVP (2021)
• Wrestler of the Year (2018, 2021)

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