Kenny Omega’s AEW contract extended due to injury time

Kenny Omega’s AEW contract has been extended due to injury time, but by how long is unknown.

That news was reported in today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer and expounded upon during Wrestling Observer Radio Friday.

Omega was out of action for roughly nine months (November 2021 through August 2022) due to a variety of injuries that required both surgery and rehab. 

According to Meltzer, Omega’s contract was set to expire on January 31st of this year. He originally signed a four-year deal that started on February 1st. 2019, with no extension option. However, it did have an injury clause which enabled AEW to extend it.

Meltzer said the amount of time being added “hasn’t been finalized” but that Omega, one third of the reigning AEW Trios Champions, is working under a contract.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said he didn’t believe any additional time could be added due to his suspension following the All Out fight but he wasn’t 100% positive.

Omega and the Young Bucks are expected to defend the Trios titles against the House of Black at next Sunday’s Revolution.