#4 Kenny Omega
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Even the most insulated WWE fan would have heard at least something about Kenny Omega. I mentioned at the start that two matches cemented me as an NJPW fan, and one of those was the 6 star instant classic between Omega and Okada for the IWGP Championship at Wrestlekingdom 11. Having only just arrived on the scene as a viewer, all I had to go on was the in-ring action. I had no idea who Okada was, and had only heard little bits of information about Omega.
When it comes to the other wrestling classics like HBK Vs. Taker at Wrestlemania 25, or Bret Vs. Austin at 'Mania 13, you have the advantage of knowing the kinds of individuals and characters you are dealing with. You have some idea of the backstory and the reasons why they are facing each other, which obviously helps when it comes to enjoying the action. Omega and Okada managed to play with my emotions simply by doing what they do best in the ring.
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After seeing this match, I instantly went to youtube and watched as many Omega videos as I could find. He is the only one on this list who speaks in English, so I’ve learnt more about him than any of the others. His charisma is pretty much unparalleled in today’s English-speaking wrestling scene. I have not been this excited about a wrestler since CM Punk, and that’s no exaggeration.
Like Naito, you find yourself torn between having so much respect and admiration for the guy, while at the same time wishing someone would come along and smack the grin off of his face. That’s when you know you have a genuinely great talent on your hands. My only regret is that I’ve missed out on so many Kenny Omega matches, and I hope he stays healthy for many years to come.
Could he work in WWE? – If there’s any wrestler in the world right now that fans want to see sign for WWE, it’s Kenny Omega. There have been countless rumours flying around that suggest this might be happening soon, but I actually find myself a little apprehensive about this prospect. It’s almost as if the WWE might ruin Omega. After all these years, there still seems to be something lying in the depths of Vince McMahon’s ego that forces him to play around too much with guys that have made it without his help.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are two recent examples of this, and if it wasn’t for the immense crowd pressure, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan might not have had the chance to showcase what they could do either. It would be fantastic to see Omega battling with WWE’s greats, but sometimes in Wrestling, you do need to be careful what you wish for.
