Kenny Omega talks leaving NJPW, Kota Ibushi, AEW, "Omega Man" doc | POST Interview

Kenny Omega sits down with John Pollock to discuss “Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story”, his final months with New Japan Pro Wrestling, the building of All Elite Wrestling, New Japan’s decision not to reach out to him yet, expanding the professional wrestling audience and lots more.
Tune into Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story as part of TSN’s Engraved on a Nation documentary series on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30 pm Eastern.
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[@BimLanders]

I really love the NJPW Japanese audiences. They don't show up to be wild and make noise, so when they do have those kinds of reactions you can really feel how genuine it is, and emotional. They aren't chanting about how much they appreciate the work, but actually losing themselves in suspension of disbelief. I am excited about AEW, but now twice as happy that Kenny plans to go back to Japan for more matches.

[@Vercingetorix.Fantasia]

@ I certainly enjoy the way the Japanese fans are in wrestling. U.s fans like to make it about them with signs and changes and everything gets played out. Hearing " thank you _______ " chants and " you deserve it " is nice the first time but now crowds just want to have their moment and it's gotten annoying. The indy crowds in england/Europe are even worse .

[@BimLanders]

@ Okay. Reasons?

[@mattpryokra2245]

@@Vercingetorix.Fantasia You what ,mate? Us British are passionate about wrestling, what's your problem with us as well as the rest f Europe 😑

[@shdwdrmr-dq3lo]

Learning about the story of the Golden Lovers is what turned me back into a wrestling fan.

[@KotaroCrusher]

That's exatly what happened to me, such deep story touched me in a way that nothing else did. Now I'm in love with wrestling again.

[@pacogillette1881]

such a great interviewer Low Ki

[@billcowan5539]

Love the interview, I’m a big fan Of Kenny , he is a down to earth humble guy, and I am looking forward to seeing him in AEW!

[@FruityIsAlex]

What a fantastic and fascinating interview! John Pollock is truly one of the best interviewers going around! Love your work boys!!!

[@AlexWilliams-kq4ww]

Cool name

[@scotto132]

Being compared to Bret Hart probably made Kenny's year.

[@richardhalsall9158]

DTfan1987 year....how bout life.

[@hybridkidakarolandomota420]

Bret was great in ring and his heel run with the anti America angle was great but Kenny is far superior overall already. He didn't have a machine pushing him like Bret. This guy basically popped on KZbin bc most didnt watch njpw live

[@thisiskris017]

John Pollock is an excellent interviewer but he tends to look off and away from the person he's interviewing fairly regularly, which kinda bothers me. I dunno if it's just something he does instinctively but it makes him look disinterested and disrespectful to the interviewee. Minor complaint though

[@wwfanno99]

Holy Shit ! What a get guys, well done!

[@buffbeenstuffed]

excellent interview. I always feel that Kenny is telling you exactly what he really feels which makes for a good interview

[@JR-he6fn]

Hope nothing but the best for Kenny Omega. If he wants I would love for him to become a big mainstream star. As big as Austin even, stone cold isn’t on tv or red carpets but he’s a recognizable name

[@EpicConspiracy]

Kenny is the GOAT

[@chrism_mm]

Great interview! I’m really hoping theirs a way to watch the documentary in the UK

[@tylerleggett5088]

He has been busy. Kenny did sign Michael Nakazawa after all!

[@Aalienik]

Michael Nakazawa?!

[@SpankyG90]

MICHAEL NAKAZAWA?!?!

[@ronnalddrey1122]

Michael nakazawaaaaaaaaaaaaa 🦾

[@darcinolan3063]

I'm a huge fan of kenny omega & love how he is really down to earth kinda guy

[@Rob.McDonald]

Phenomenal work guys! I can't wait to watch this documentary tomorrow!

[@harbarycarbary]

not sure how i missed this when it came out but would love to see you nab a 2024 interview with kenny john

[@paynexkiller]

Maybe your best work John. I still revisit this. ❤️

[@Zackathor]

This was awesome, Great interview!

[@TheJeremiahLewis]

Beautiful interview

[@nelson3512]

Great interview!

[@789ert55]

aha, I had a feeling the interview was with kenny

[@deucesolo]

Is it true the doc is only 1hr long? If so that's waaay too short.

[@ilostmyshoe8807]

Wonderful video and interview! Wishing AEW nothing but the best, and can’t wait to see what’s in store! #TheElite

[@tee_brickg3435]

I wish TNT would be in TV in my country, would watch every show

[@ShivamSharma-st1yr]

Great interview

[@mreed588mr]

love the interview i want his shirt

[@kaoxes]

Legit thought the video was rebuffering at 17:01.

[@shoto7948]

Wtf happened

[@CUEBALL424]

Nice shirt Kenny!

[@skill14]

Ha. Loved the kid at school analogy. Essentially let NJPW fuck up and learn on their own. Love the New Japan product, but they make a lot of ridiculous and obvious mistakes

[@andrewmachado6988]

Hopefully this means AEW will air on TSN in Canada.

[@nameredactedmessageretract7225]

This may seem dumb to some, but TSN is a strictly Canadian channel, right? If so, will it be airing on any US stations?

[@ThisThingGoesFaster]

No announced date yet, but they are working on distribution.

[@InternetSlumlord]

What do you think the internet is for?

[@M.S.Fitness]

I honestly thought the title had something to do with Doc Gallows leaving NJPW. Lol

[@eyadassil5389]

I enjoyed the questions more than the answers lol

[@brianleach6813]

Cool nes shirt. I wonder what games are on it?

[@TheOtherSideBattleRapLeague]

John is terrible at what he does. He leaves Omega bored, asks him a question then looks away while the answer is given, and pretty well just makes crap up on the fly.

[@danielx22]

can anyone send me a link to the documentary?

[@leekearbey97]

Im ready for AEW to start on tv im ready for a change wwe is stale and sux!

[@MegaSolidG3K]

Anyone know how I can watch the documentary here in the states?

[@creatureofthenight20]

Tsn has an app that livestreams

[@FJNLLC]

Swear to god never knew Kenny Omega was gay or Kota for that matter but guess what? Now that I know I dont view him differently or give a fuck frankly. I kn0w it matters to the lgbtqabcd community but tbh, i hope this isnt the forefront, leading "storyline" that wont go away because, who cares? Its private stuff. And a compelling story!

[@josealejandro8433]

nardwuar vs Kenny omega!!!

[@StrangerX9]

I love that wrestling is changing and becoming innovative, but I hate that the greatest wrestler in the world is an executive, and hasn't wrestled all year aside from one day in Jan. I wish Kenny Omega would be shared amongst other companies and I could see him perform more, and leave the executive part of AEW to the Jackson, Kahn, and Rhodes families.

[@ennbee2051]

Harpo Marxx

[@lordpardus7348]

Letting New Japan know that you are leaving through the Tokyo Sports... Classy... Just about as classy as faking a foot injury, not showing up to a Cornette show and going to Japan to negotiate with DDT. Hope you fail miserably.

[@InternetSlumlord]

Found the sperg.

[@famousrobotreally158]

Ok don lemon CNN fake news

[@famousrobotreally158]

Jim lol

[@EpicConspiracy]

We found the becky lynch fan

[@danielkiersnowski8609]

You win idiot of the year🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 congratulations

[@Nicolewhite743]

Interviewer was boring . No personality

[@brainbuster_88]

Kenny Omega is the god of pro wrestling

[@rossothecrimson7]

I want that shirt Kenny is wearing!

[@fabiodewitt9140]

This is so cool.

[@jillloften8492]

Gotta admit, I marked out when Kenny said average Jill on the street...

[@raymondterry1937]

I knew it would be Kenny! Looking forward to watching this. 😁

[@F1rsttimer]

I thought this documentary was coming out on HBO.

[@carlosrey6086]

Very nice and down to earth interview.

[@MrTubarr]

Omega is too cool for school.

[@sisterinchristdaily5331]

Though i am not a fan he seems like a great but sweet guy taking care of others that he works with while doing his own thing

[@JoaoSilva-gm1pk]

This man John Pollock dia an amazing job. Great interview, you can see that Kenny is relaxed and willing to give the best answers he can. Absolutely incredible guys!!

[@jagfanbb]

Sweet! Nice job guys!!!

[@Bphillips2808]

Two of the very best in the business. To get them together is pretty cool to watch.

[@annettes2036]

Njpw London Tickets sales is much better

[@willyjf6193]

Make sure Jericho is in shape for your match... then kick his ass.

[@Dylan-lt3ml]

When does he start talking about kota

[@dr86688]

thank god the interviewer isnt aaron rift

[@The-Real-Term]

I just want to know where he got that t-shirt.

[@seancushnie974]

Looking forward to tonight

[@mikeg4490]

Is this documentary Kenny's opportunity to come out as gay or bi? I feel like that's what he keeps hinting at

[@mraew1865]

Support? The community. Is he bi or gay

[@bulldogchvke]

Mrs. Arthur Morgan he's had tons of women 😂😂😂 highly doubt he's even gay wtf lol

[@sychophantt]

Come out of the closet Kenny, its ok

[@ContagiousT23]

Velveteen Dream better anyways

[@stonecoldsteveautism8841]

So is he gay?

[@fabiodewitt9140]

He is bissexual.

[@bulldogchvke]

Lmaooo he's had a shit ton of women 😂😂 I know some of them and they slept with him before

[@dianemontalvo6043]

@@bulldogchvke Lucky girls 😏

[@tobe1207]

How tf does he have a documentary? We just make them for anyone?