With AEW holding its biggest show on United States soil in company history, it only made sense that a match seven years in the making would be a critical piece of the card. And this time, new gold was on the line.
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There have been less than a handful of rivalries in the history of not just New Japan Pro Wrestling, but professional wrestling in general, that have reached the magnitude, atmosphere and sheer quality of Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega.
When thinking of the greatest rivalries in pro wrestling history, fans usually think about the matches and moments that defined both stars and their connection to one another.
AEW doesn't have its own version of WrestleMania yet. However, if there's one show that's on its card every year that has the best shot of becoming that for AEW one day, it's All In.
AEW All In has added a huge match to its 2025 card – Kenny Omega versus Kazuchika Okada. Winner takes all, Omega’s International Championship and Okada’s Continental Championship.
Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada will collide in a highly anticipated match at the AEW All In PPV event on July 12. The match was made official on this week's Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite and Collision.
AEW has revealed a major title match scheduled for "All In: Texas." The company recently wrapped up its "Double or Nothing 2025" show and now looks to its biggest pay-per-view event of the year.
The slow build to what many expect will be another meeting at July’s AEW All In Texas continued at Sunday’s AEW Dynasty. Following Kenny Omega’s victory in a three-way with “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Ricochet to retain the AEW International title, reigning Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada’s music hit.
Image: AEW Four promos have been added to tonight’s special Slam Dunk Sunday edition of AEW Collision, airing at approximately 11 PM Eastern following NCAA men’s basketball tournament coverage.
The dogs will be barking in Los Angeles this weekend at AEW Revolution. Kazuchika Okada defeated Buddy Matthews at AEW Grand Slam in Australia, and that caught the attention of Matthews' tag team partner Brody King.
Former NJPW stablemates will square off on AEW Collision Maximum Carnage for the Continental Championship. As announced during Wednesday’s Dynamite, Kazuchika Okada will defend the AEW Continental Championship against Tomohiro Ishii on Saturday’s Collision.
For the first time since May, former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega made his return at Saturday’s Worlds End to confront Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada.
The second-ever Continental Classic came to an end at Saturday’s AEW Worlds End with Kazuchika Okada winning the entire tournament, retaining his Continental title in the final against Will Ospreay.
Image: AEW The onslaught of AEW Continental Classic tournament matches will continue on Saturday’s AEW Collision as Kazuchika Okada will take on Kyle Fletcher in Blue league action.
A former member of AEW management took some major shots at the company recently for how they have used NJPW legend, Kazuchika Okada. Earlier this year, All Elite Wrestling made several huge signings in pro wrestling free agency.
Saturday’s AEW Collision will be headlined by Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. new TNT Champion Daniel Garcia in their first match of this year’s Continental Classic tournament.
Kazuchika Okada joined AEW in March, having earned legendary status in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Yet, since arriving in AEW, Okada has been severely limited.
AEW started the new year with a bang, adding multiple big names to its roster. However, the additions haven't had the desired effect. The company's television ratings continue to drop while its in-arena attendance is becoming a serious cause for concern.
The details for Kazuchika Okada’s contract with AEW have been leaked and it is a staggering amount that makes it clear why WWE was never a serious contender for the NJPW legend.
Contract details for AEW's latest signing have reportedly emerged. Tokyo Sports reports that Kazuchika Okada's contract with AEW is a three-year deal worth an estimated $13.5 million.
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Kazuchika Okada is now a free agent. Okada's NJPW contract expired at midnight Japan Standard Time. Shortly after, the 36-year-old released a statement on X thanking fans for supporting NJPW for the last 17 years. Okada wrote: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro Wrestling for 17 years!
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