Kenny Omega is back in All Elite Wrestling. He made a shocking return during the August 27 episode of AEW Dynamite, emerging with Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight to save ‘Hangman’ Adam Page from an attack by the Don Callis Family.
The dramatic moment unfolded as Adam Page was in the ring discussing his AEW World Title win and acknowledging Will Ospreay’s recent injury. Don Callis interrupted, and his stable quickly surrounded the ring, setting the stage for a beatdown before Omega’s music hit to a massive crowd reaction.
The appearance puts a new perspective on Omega’s status, which had been a topic of speculation following a grueling schedule. Earlier this year, he overcame a life-threatening bout with diverticulitis. His return to action recently included a punishing 30-minute title unification match against Kazuchika Okada at All In: Texas and a victory in the Lights Out Steel Cage match at Forbidden Door just days ago on August 24.
Page’s in-ring promo directly referenced Will Ospreay, who is now officially out of action indefinitely. AEW confirmed on August 27 that Ospreay would be sidelined following a post-match assault at Forbidden Door. The attack, perpetrated by Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd, targeted Ospreay’s pre-existing neck injury, which requires surgery.
With Ospreay sidelined, Omega’s return provides a crucial main-event presence for AEW programming. Before Wednesday’s return, sources had not specified a timetable for his next appearance following the brutal series of matches.