Drama unfolded at NJPW Power Struggle when Kenny Omega, fresh off addressing the Osaka crowd, found himself in a backstage altercation with fellow wrestler Gabe Kidd. The incident stemmed from Kidds frustration over Omega mistakenly getting his name wrong in interviews, prompting him to confront the AEW star directly.
The confrontation quickly escalated, with shoving and punches exchanged before officials intervened to separate the two wrestlers. Footage of the altercation has surfaced online, adding fuel to the ongoing buzz surrounding the event.
NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi responded by fining and issuing a formal warning to Kidd for his role in the incident. He also extended an apology to Omega and AEW, reinforcing NJPWs commitment to maintaining professionalism and strong ties with partner promotions.
Despite the backstage commotion, Omega used his speech at Power Struggle to express his intent to compete at the highly anticipated NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty event on January 5. While no match has been officially confirmed, Omegas potential involvement would mark a significant return after his hiatus due to diverticulitis and surgery.
This altercation leaves fans wondering if it could spark an in-ring rivalry or remain an isolated backstage incident.
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