5 Reasons why Kenny Omega should sign with WWE

Kenny Omega, without an iota of doubt, is the single biggest non-WWE name in the current professional wrestling scene. The Cleaner's current contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to expire later this month, and Omega himself hinted his departure from the promotion. Omega dropped his IWGP world heavyweight championship to Hiroshi Tanahashi at the Wrestle Kingdom 13.

The wrestling fans are speculating his next destination. Some are saying he would be joining his friends such as Cody Rhodes and the Young bucks in their proposed wrestling promotion - All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In the flip side, some are speculating Omega would join WWE - the most prominent professional wrestling promotion in the world.

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Since Omega is still under NJPW contract, he has not given any hint of his next destination. He could possible renew his contract with NJPW, or join his friends in their new venture. However, we think that it would be better if Omega chooses WWE. In this list, we will be taking a look at a few reasons why The Cleaner should join WWE.

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#5. The pay

AJ Styles was one of the highest paid wrestlers in 2018.

This one is the most obvious reason. WWE Superstars often enjoy more pay than their independent counterparts. Superstars like Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins and most importantly, AJ Styles are some of the most paid wrestlers in the current rosters.

With Kenny Omega is following the footsteps of AJ Styles, he might entirely skip NXT and get exposed to the mainstream audience, which could help him establish his brand and in turn gets a huge cheque.

Even though some of the independent wrestlers like Austin Aries made more in the indies than in WWE, it is not the case for everyone else. Kenny Omega could certainly rise to the top of the WWE roster.

#4. Safety

After the Chris Benoit incident, WWE has been strict on safety measures.

We talked about the better pay on the previous page. What accompanies the good paycheque is the safer work environment in WWE.

While most of the independent promotions rely on bloody spots and unsafe hardcore actions, WWE nowadays promotes bloody spots very sporadically. Chair shots to the head are banned and most spots involving impact to the head are rarely used.

The combination of safer matches and better pay is one of the biggest reasons why WWE is still one of the most sought-after wrestling promotions in the world.

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#3. The contract

Kenny Omega could be looking at a multi-million deal with creative control.

WWE is hell-bent on signing Kenny Omega. Thus they are going all out on the Cleaner to convince him to join WWE.

According to various sources, WWE is offering Omega multi-million dollar contract with various perks. This may involve creative control to an extent and title runs.

Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer told that WWE had made Omega a "fantastic" offer. Even though the specifics of the contract is not yet revealed, one can assume that it would be enormous.

#2. Changing landscape

Smackdown LIVE will move to FOX Sports from October 2019.

In case if you don't know, Fox Sports has recently purchased the rights for Smackdown LIVE. Fox wants Smackdown to be sports oriented rather than just having silly segments. This demand would certainly help Kenny Omega, one of the most proficient professional wrestlers in the world, to rise to the top.

Smackdown is already pushing talents. Mustafa Ali, Andrade Cien Almas, and various others are getting decent or more screentime and opportunities to shine. Omega could easily make use of this scenario. Even on RAW, there is a vacuum in the top of the card.

Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman are the only top faces of the brand, and thus, the red brand could also use him. His versatility and ability to be an effective heel or face would also help him in the cause.

In an era where WWE is struggling with a lack of credible stables, Omega could even be a part of a stable - especially with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.

#1. Limitless dream rivalries

Kenny Omega vs. AJ Styles would be a dream match for many.

The reasons mentioned above were focused on how a switch to WWE would help both Kenny Omega and WWE. However, this one is from a fan's perspective. In WWE, Kenny Omega could potentially face a lot of huge names, producing all times classics.

AJ Styles and Kenny Omega are two former Bullet Club leaders that have not crossed paths in any major promotions. WWE could be an excellent ground for such a huge match. Omega could also fight some of his previous rivals like Adam Cole, Daniel Bryan or Seth Rollins. He could even form a stable with his Bullet Club stablemates in WWE.

Kenny Omega vs. Finn Balor, Kenny Omega vs. Samoa Joe, Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet - the matchmaking possibilities are limitless. Even a WWE version of Bullet Club pitting against The Undisputed era and Sanity is a mouth-watering prospect.