AEW News Roundup: Top WWE star takes shot at CM Punk, Kenny Omega comments on Roman Reigns and PWI 500, Daniel Bryan's backstage apology after debut (13 September 2021)

#4 AEW Champion Kenny Omega believes Roman Reigns was a good shout for the top spot in PWI 500

As just announced by @AlCastlePWI on @BustedOpenRadio: Congrats to @KennyOmegamanX, who ranks #1 in the 2021 #PWI500—his second time topping the list. Preorder your copy of our 31st annual "500" issue at https://t.co/EuUXs75XJB pic.twitter.com/pJ5JhImsvn

— PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) (@OfficialPWI) September 8, 2021

AEW Champion Kenny Omega named Roman Reigns, Will Ospreay, and Shingo Takagi as people who could have easily claimed the top spot on the PWI 500 list.

Kenny Omega finished atop the prestigious list of the top 500 wrestlers ranked by the Pro Wrestling Insider magazine. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns finished second, sparking a huge online debate about who should have claimed the top spot.

While talking on the PWI Podcast, the Best Bout Machine acknowledged that the Tribal Chief, Ospreay, and Takagi could have won the top spot as well.

“I’ve really stepped outside of my own comfort zone, and not only that, but everyone else stepped up their game too. It’s fantastic that I don’t feel like, no matter how I look at it, I didn’t run away with it. I don’t think I was number one by far. I think the best part about this year, especially, is you could have went in multiple directions and no one would be disappointed. I feel that, up until his unfortunate injury, number one could have been Will Ospreay. Number one could have easily been Shingo Takagi. Number one could have easily been Roman Reigns," said Kenny Omega.

Kenny Omega enjoyed a stellar year as he held the AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, and AAA world titles and put on excellent matches all year round. In addition to the world titles, he also held the AEW Tag Team Championship during the consideration period.

Kenny Omega has officially been announced as the #1 ranked wrestler on the #PWI500 for 2021.Absolutely deserved and the right choice. What a year he’s had. pic.twitter.com/OemQhi38tk

— EliteAEW®️ (@EIiteAEW) September 8, 2021