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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Kenny Omega
|image       = Kenny Omega IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.jpg
|caption     = Omega in November 2017
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|birthname   = Tyson Smith
|names       = '''Kenny Omega'''<br />Scott Carpenter<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=October 24, 2011|title=October 24 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2011 Hall of Fame issue, GSP down, Bound for Glory and Bobby Roode, Hogan vs. Sting, giant issue|periodical=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|publication-place=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=37|quote=Jeff Katz’s Wrestling Revolution Project taped its first season in Los Angeles this past week. [...] Kenny Omega, known as Scott Carpenter, was the star, with strong matches against Chris Masters (known as Concrete) and Killshot (Karl Anderson).}}</ref><br />Young Master Togo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/new-beijing-japan-tour-2011-results/|title=New Beijing "Japan Tour 2011" Results|date=2011-02-11|work=Dramatic DDT|accessdate=2012-02-02}}</ref>
|height      = {{height|m=1.83}}<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=DDT/><ref name=NJPW/>
|weight      = {{convert|222|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fite.tv/watch/roh-wrestling-episode-326/2mfni/|title=▷ ROH Wrestling: Episode #326 Official Free Replay|publisher=}}</ref>
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1983|10|16|mf=y}}
|birth_place = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], Canada
|family      = The Golden Sheik (uncle)
|resides     = [[Katsushika, Tokyo]], Japan<ref name=HeraldWPG/><ref name=BeginJapanology/>
|billed      = Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada<ref name=PWG>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/roster|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312041524/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/roster|title=Roster|archivedate=2010-03-12|accessdate=2015-11-04|work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref>
|trainer     = Bobby Jay<ref name="slam-van dre griend"/><br />[[Dave Taylor (wrestler)|Dave Taylor]]<ref name="JRPodcast">{{cite web|url=http://www.ringsidenews.com/podcasts/the-ross-report-recap-w-kenny-omega-criticism-from-jim-cornette-dream-matches-thoughts-on-nakamura-more/3/|title=Ross recap with Kenny Omega|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=Ringside News}}</ref><br />Mentallo<ref name=OWOW/><br />[[Vance Nevada]]<ref name=OWOW/>
|debut       = February 2000<ref name=NJPW/>
|retired     =
}}
'''Tyson Smith'''<ref name=HeraldWPG>{{cite web|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/Transconas-Omega-man-294417621.html|title=Transcona's Omega man|last=Birnie|first=Sheldon|date=2015-02-27|accessdate=2015-03-03|work=The Herald – Winnipeg}}</ref><ref name="slam-van dre griend"/> (born October 16, 1983), better known by his ring name '''Kenny Omega''', is a Canadian-Japanese [[professional wrestler]] signed to [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW).<ref name="slam-van dre griend">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/20/9176016.html|title=Kenny Omega finds a home in ROH|date=2009-04-20|last=Van Der Griend|first=Blaine|accessdate=2009-04-25|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> In NJPW, he was the inaugural [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion]], a [[List of IWGP Intercontinental Champions|one-time]] [[IWGP Intercontinental Champion]], [[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champions|two-time]] [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion]], [[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|one-time]] [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]], and a [[List of NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions|two-time]] [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion]]. He is also a one-time winner of NJPW's premier tournament, the [[G1 Climax]], having won it in [[G1 Climax#2016|2016]] and being the first non-Japanese wrestler to do so.

He is also known for his work on the Japanese [[independent circuit]], appearing in promotions like [[Dramatic Dream Team]] (DDT), where he is a former one-time [[KO-D Openweight Champion]], three-time [[KO-D Tag Team Champion]], two-time [[KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Champion]], and one-time [[DDT Extreme Division Champion]]. He has also worked for [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]], where he is a former [[World Junior Heavyweight Championship (AJPW)|World Junior Heavyweight Champion]]. He has wrestled in several North American independent promotions, including California-based [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]], where he is a former [[PWG World Champion]] and winner of the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2009|2009 Battle of Los Angeles]] tournament, [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], and Canada-based Premier Championship Wrestling.

In NJPW and ROH, Omega is a member of [[Bullet Club]] and has served as the stable's fourth and current leader from January 5, 2016, following the departure of previous leader [[A.J. Styles]]. He is one-third of the Bullet Club sub-group [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]], along with [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson), with whom Omega has held the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship twice. 

Omega has been regarded as one of the world's premier professional wrestlers,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/chris-jericho-kenny-omega-njpw/|title=Chris Jericho Thinks Kenny Omega Is The Best Wrestler In The World|work=[[Uproxx]]|author=Canton, John|date=2017-11-10|accessdate=2017-12-12|}}</ref> with his matches against [[Kazuchika Okada]] at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11]] and [[Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall]] (both for the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]]), and the semi-finals of the [[G1 Climax#2017|2017]] [[G1 Climax]] earning a respective six, 6¼, and six stars from [[Dave Meltzer]] of the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''.

==Professional wrestling career==

===Early life and career===
Growing up, Smith played [[ice hockey]] as a goalie.<ref name=HeraldWPG/> He first became interested in a career in [[professional wrestling]] after one of his [[Transcona Collegiate Institute]] (TCI) friends began training with Top Rope Championship Wrestling (TCW) in [[Winnipeg]].<ref name=HeraldWPG/> Smith ended his ice hockey career plans and also began training under TCW promoter Bobby Jay,<ref name=HeraldWPG/> whom he had previously met while working at a local [[IGA (supermarkets)|IGA]] store.<ref name="slam-van dre griend"/> After training with Jay for a year, the 16-year-old Smith began working for TCW, where over the next two years he eventually developed the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Gimmick|gimmick]] of "Kenny Omega", a Hawaiian [[surfer]].<ref name="slam-van dre griend"/><ref name="SLAM">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/12/03/1335752.html|title=SLAM! Wrestling: Winnipeg's Omega signs WWE deal|author=Turenne, Paul|date=2005-12-03|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> The surfer gimmick was later dropped and replaced with an [[otaku]] [[gamer]] gimmick, which Smith further accentuated by using the [[Hadouken (Street Fighter)|Hadouken]] from ''[[Street Fighter]]''.<ref name="slam-van dre griend"/> In 2001, Smith graduated from TCI and enrolled in university, but dropped out during his first year in order to fully concentrate on making a career out of professional wrestling.<ref name=HeraldWPG/>

===Premier Championship Wrestling (2001–2005)===
In December 2001, Smith joined another local Winnipeg-based promotion, Premier Championship Wrestling.<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/kenny-omega.html|title=OWOW profile}}</ref> Appearing on the promotion's official launch event, headlined by [[Eddie Guerrero]] and attended by 1,700 fans, he made an impressive debut against his former trainer Mentallo on March 3, 2002.<ref name=OWOW/> The match was later named PCW's Match of the Year.<ref name=OWOW/> Afterwards he went on to form a short lived tag team with Mentallo.<ref name=OWOW/> By this time, he quickly became a rising star in PCW and the Canadian independent circuit. He was featured in director [[Guy Maddin]]'s short film ''Sissy Boy Slap Party'', a teaser for 2003 film ''[[The Saddest Music in the World]]''.

The following year, Omega defeated Adam Knight for the PCW Heavyweight Championship on September 18, 2003.<ref name=OWOW/> Although successfully defending the title against [[Chi Chi Cruz]], he lost the title to Rawskillz on November 26.<ref name=OWOW/> While in the Canadian Wrestling Federation later that year, he also won the vacant CWF Heavyweight Championship defeating TJ Bratt in a tournament final on December 29, 2003, before losing the title to Zack Mercury a month later.<ref name="CWF">{{cite web|url=http://www.cwfwrestling.com/history/CWFHeavyweightHistory.htm|title=CWF World Heavyweight Championship history|year=2007|publisher=CWFWrestling.com }}</ref> He also regained the PCW Heavyweight Title from Rawskillz less than two months later, however he was forced to vacate the title on March 18, 2004, after suffering an injury.<ref name=OWOW/>

Later that year, he teamed with his former rival Rawskillz to defeat Shawn Houston and Chris Raine for the PCW Tag Team Championship on August 19.<ref name=PCW2004>{{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2004.php|title=History of 2004|accessdate=2010-03-11|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling}}</ref> Their reign was brief, however, as they lost the title back to Houston and Raine the following month.<ref name=PCW2004/> On October 17, 2004, Omega appeared at the [[NWA Anniversary Show#2004|National Wrestling Alliance's 56th Anniversary Show]], where he unsuccessfully challenged [[Petey Williams]] for the [[TNA X Division Championship]]. In March 2005, he lost to Tommy Knoxville at [[Millennium Wrestling Federation]]'s ''ULTRA'' card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonwrestling.com/mwfspring2005preview.html|title=The Jackel's MEWF Spring Preview|date=2005-04-20|publisher=BostonWrestling.com}}</ref>

Omega won an eight-man tournament, defeating the likes of Nate Hardy, [[Chris Sabin]] and [[Amazing Red]] to win the first Premier Cup and the NWA Canadian X Division Title on June 2, 2005.<ref name=OWOW/> On July 30, he made a one-time appearance for TCW Professional Wrestling when he teamed with The Scorpion to face The Axe and Bobby Jay at the Grand Beach Entertainment Center in [[Grand Beach, Manitoba]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestling.com/article/indy/1538|title=News: Raven, Stro, Sandman|date=2005-06-30|publisher=ProWrestling.com}}</ref>

In August 2005, Omega attacked [[Christopher Daniels]] and challenged him to a match, seemingly [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Turn|turning]] [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] as a result. Daniels declined the match, however. After losing the NWA Canadian X Division title to Rawskillz on September 15, Omega attended the [[Pro Wrestling Noah|Pro Wrestling Noah Camp]] in [[Harley Race]]'s [[World League Wrestling]] in [[Missouri]]. He later lost to [[Keith Walker]] at a WLW show in [[Eldon, Missouri]], which was later aired on Japanese television.<ref>"NOAH Meets WLW." <u>NOAH TV.</u> Pro Wrestling NOAH. 9  October 2005.</ref> After the match, Smith was invited to a week-long tryout by [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE).<ref name=HeraldWPG/>

After facing [[Johnny Devine]] at an Action Wrestling Entertainment event on November 26, Omega made his final PCW appearance after announcing his developmental deal with WWE and made a farewell speech to the crowd on December 1, 2005.<ref name=OWOW/>

===World Wrestling Entertainment===

====Deep South Wrestling (2005–2006)====
[[File:Kenny Omega in November 2008.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Omega in November 2008]]
In October 2005, Smith was sent to [[Deep South Wrestling]] (DSW), a [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] for World Wrestling Entertainment, to be evaluated by [[Bill DeMott]] and other talent scouts. As a result of his performance, which included try-out matches observed by [[John Laurinaitis|Johnny Ace]]<ref name="SLAM"/> and [[Kenta Kobashi]],<ref name="Interview"/> he was offered a WWE developmental contract and assigned to Deep South Wrestling on a full-time basis.<ref name="SLAM"/> He made his debut on October 27, 2005, losing to Mac Daddy Johnson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/deepsouth/2005.html|title=2005 Deep South Wrestling results|accessdate=2010-11-16|work=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>

On May 4, 2006, Omega teamed with [[Heath Slater|Heath Miller]] in a losing effort against Team Elite ([[Mike Knox]] and Derrick Neikirk).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://derickneikirk.com/resume.html|title=Derik's Bio|author=Neikirk, Derik|year=2007|publisher=DerickNeikirk.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409152737/http://derickneikirk.com/resume.html|archivedate=2009-04-09|df=}}</ref> After losing to [[Matt Striker]], [[Eric Pérez]] and [[Sonny Siaki]] during the next few weeks, he scored his first victory after defeating [[Vladimir Kozlov|Oleg Prudius]] by countout in a dark match on June 1.<ref name=DSW2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/deepsouth/2006.html|title=2006 Deep South Wrestling results|accessdate=2010-11-16|work=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Although he and Antonio Mestre lost to Urban Assault (Eric Perez and Sonny Siaki) in a dark match on June 15, he defeated Heath Miller in another dark match several days later.<ref name=DSW2006/>

Omega then briefly formed a [[tag team]] with Tommy Suede, which included a loss against Urban Assault on August 3.<ref name=DSW2006/> However, they defeated Matt Striker and Cru Jones one week later.<ref name=DSW2006/> On August 17, Omega lost to Oleg Prudius and, after defeating Cru Jones several days later, he requested his immediate release from his contract to return to Premier Championship Wrestling.<ref name=DSW2006/>

Smith has stated in several interviews that his time spent with DSW was poor and has been particularly critical of promoters DeMott and [[Jody Hamilton]],<ref name="Interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/kennyomegainterview.htm|title=Interview with Kenny Omega|author=Gerwick, Steve|date=2007-03-14|publisher=Gerweck.net}}</ref> and trainer [[Hardcore Holly|Bob Holly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/39525-kenny-omega-talks-wwe-developmental-new-japan-bob-holly|title=Kenny Omega talks WWE developmental, New Japan, Bob Holly|last=Prout|first=Evan|date=2014-10-21|accessdate=2016-01-11|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024084648/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/39525-kenny-omega-talks-wwe-developmental-new-japan-bob-holly|archivedate=2014-10-24}}</ref> The most positive experience he had with WWE was being able to train with [[Dave Taylor (wrestler)|Dave Taylor]], citing that before training with Taylor, he did not know the basics and got by purely with his athleticism.<ref name="JRPodcast"/> Smith has claimed that WWE has since approached him several times with a contract, including in the spring of 2014 and three times in 2015, but he has turned them all down.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = November 3, 2014 | title = Nov 3 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE direction leading to WrestleMania, Hell in a Cell review and analysis, tons more | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=34}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/506705/|title=ＩＣ王者・ケニー ＷＷＥ移籍より飯伏と再戦|date=2016-02-16|accessdate=2016-02-16|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>

===Return to PCW (2006–present)===
After his release from WWE, Smith tried to find a career in [[mixed martial arts]] and entered a few [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] tournaments, before deciding to give professional wrestling one more chance.<ref name=HeraldWPG/> In order to stand out, Smith reinvented his wrestling character and developed a new moveset, which he felt could not be duplicated.<ref name=HeraldWPG/> On September 14, 2006, Omega made his return to PCW, defeating Rawskillz to earn a match with [[A.J. Styles]], whom he also defeated in the main event the following week.<ref name=OWOW/> He defeated Mike Angels and Rawskillz among others during the next several weeks before losing to A.J. Sanchez on February 15, 2007.<ref name=OWOW/> Losing to Ozz on March 1, he and Nate Hardy lost to Team Impact (Robby Royce and Ozz) later that week.<ref name=OWOW/> During the next few weeks, Omega won victories over Kraven and Nate Hardy before entering the third annual PCW Premier Cup tournament.<ref name=OWOW/> Omega defeated Nate Hardy, AJ Sanchez and [[Petey Williams]] to win the tournament for a second time.<ref name=OWOW/>

Fighting to a no contest with Mike Angels on June 30, he defeated AJ Sanchez on July 19 and defeated Mike Angels, AJ Sanchez and Adam Knight in a four-way match on August 23 for a match against [[Samoa Joe]] on September 27.<ref name=OWOW/> Omega lost his match to Samoa Joe in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<ref name=OWOW/> In October, Omega appeared in ''Starting Point'', the first pay-per-view for Wrestling Fan Xperience, wrestling [[Último Dragón]] in a match lasting 25 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonsrandomrants.blogspot.com/|title=A week late, but better than never|author=Davidson, Mike|date=2007-10-07|publisher=Random Rants by Mike Davidson}}</ref> On January 31 Omega defeated Mike Angels to win the PCW Heavyweight Championship for the third time.<ref name=PCW2008>{{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/2008.php|title=History of 2008|accessdate=2010-03-11|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling}}</ref> On March 6, Angels regained his title in a three-way match, which also included [[John Cutler (wrestler)|Jon Cutler]].<ref name=PCW2008/> However, just two weeks later, Omega defeated Angels to win the PCW Heavyweight Championship for the fourth time.<ref name=PCW2008/> Omega would lose the championship to Will Damon on March 10, 2011, ending his reign at 1,085 days.<ref>{{cite web|title=PCW Heavyweight Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3168|accessdate=2017-12-11|work=Cagematch}}</ref> Since losing the championship, Omega continues to appear sporadically for PCW and since has become a two-time PCW Tag Team Champion.<ref>{{cite web|title=PCW Tag Team Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3525|accessdate=2017-12-11|work=Cagematch}}</ref>

===Pro Wrestling Syndicate (2007–2008, 2015)===
Omega made his debut for Pro Wrestling Syndicate (PWS) on September 7, 2007, in a match where he was defeated by Danny Demanto in Garfield, New Jersey. After the match Omega was involved in a confrontation with Commissioner [[Necro Butcher]]. Omega returned to Pro Wrestling Syndicate on December 9, 2009, and picked up a singles victory against [[Davey Richards]]. On March 22, Omega was one of 12 independent wrestlers selected to compete at the first "Majestic Twelve Tournament" hosted by Pro Wrestling Syndicate at the supercard Majestic Mayhem in [[Yonkers, New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingepicenter.com/1232008articles/203304544.shtml|title=Independent Wrestling Update for 1/25/08|author=Walsh, James|date=2008-01-25|publisher=WrestlingEpicenter.com}}</ref> At the event, Omega teamed with [[Jerry Lynn]] to face Kevin Matthews and Tommy Suede. After defeating Jerry Lynn in the semi-finals, Omega fought to a no-contest with Devon Moore when they forced [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]] to submit at the same time.<ref name="Results">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyprowrestling.com/results/2008.html|title=Results: 2008|year=2008|work=NYProWrestling.com: Results|publisher=NYProWrestling.com}}</ref><ref><u>Pro Wrestling Syndicate: Majestic Mayhem. </u> Perf. Kenny Omega, Jerry Lynn, Kevin Matthews and Tommy Suede. 2008. DVD. [[RF Video]].</ref> On May 2, 2009, Omega lost to Devon Moore in a [[ladder match]] in Belleville, New Jersey. On May 17, Omega lost a 3-way match with PWS Heavyweight Champion Devon Moore and Danny Demanto at the [[Holy Cross High School (Flushing)|Holy Cross High School]] in [[Queens, New York]]. His last ever Pro Wrestling Syndicate match was against Kevin Matthews at PWS WrestleBowl 2015.

===Jersey All Pro Wrestling (2007–2009, 2010–2012)===
[[File:Kenny Omega - JAPW Heavyweight Champion.jpg|thumb|Omega as the [[JAPW Heavyweight Championship|JAPW Heavyweight Champion]] in November 2008]]
Omega made his debut for [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]] on September 8, 2007, in a match, where he was defeated by Danny Demanto.<ref name=OWOW/> After losing to [[Jay Lethal|"The Black Machismo" Jay Lethal]] in a singles match and to [[Teddy Hart]] in a three-way match with [[John Jirus|Xavier]], Omega scored his first JAPW victory on March 8, 2008, upsetting [[Low Ki]] and winning the [[JAPW Heavyweight Championship]] in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]] in only his fourth match with the promotion.<ref name=OWOW/> That same day, he was one of several wrestlers in attendance at WSU's first anniversary show in [[Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey]]. Others at the event included [[Steve Mack]], Danny Demanto, [[Ian Rotten]], Kevin Matthews, Vicious Vinny, Inferno and Don Johnson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingdaily.com/2008/03/11/wsu-38-recap-first-anniversary/|title=WSU (3/8) Recap: First Anniversary!|date=2008-03-11|publisher=ProWrestlingDaily.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.womenswrestlingxposed.com/2008/03/10/christiane-plante-talks-hogan-affair-dawn-marie-awesome-kong-lacey-von-erich-wrestle/|title=Christiane Plante Talks Hogan Affair, Dawn Marie, Awesome Kong, Lacey Von Erich Wrestle|date=2008-03-10|publisher=WomensWrestlingXposed.com}}</ref>

Omega's first JAPW Heavyweight title defense was on April 19, 2009, at ''Spring Massacre'', where he retained his title against [[Frankie Kazarian]] in a Champions Challenge.<ref name="Results"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingdigest.com/?p=3179|title=Jersey All Pro Wrestling (3/22): Fresh Hot News!|date=2008-04-02|publisher=ProWrestlingDigest.com}}</ref> He defended his title against Danny Demanto and Grim Reefer during the next few weeks.<ref name="Results"/> During his match with the Grim Reefer, Omega's opponent was injured at the start of the match and was nearly stopped by the referee twice when Reefer had difficulty breathing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1214763829.shtml|title=Al Snow/IWF, Booker T/Daivari in UK, DWF report, OSCW, JAPW, ROW|author=Martin, Adam|date=2008-06-29|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> After the match former two-time JAPW Heavyweight Champion [[Dan Lopez|Dan Maff]] returned to the promotion and aligned himself with Omega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/japw/|title=Jersey All-Pro Wrestling results|accessdate=2010-03-11|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>

On July 7, it was announced by Jersey All Pro Wrestling that Omega and several other wrestlers would take part in a fundraising event for the Beachwood Pine Beach Little League. Among those scheduled to appear were [[Terry Gerin|Rhino]], [[The Latin American Xchange]], [[Sonjay Dutt]], Jay Lethal, Dan Maff, The Heavy Hitters ([[Steve Mack|Monsta Mack]] and Havok) and the [[JAPW New Jersey State Championship|JAPW New Jersey State Champion]] Grim Reefer. The event was held at the [[Toms River Regional Schools|Toms River Intermediate South Middle School]] in [[Beachwood, New Jersey]] on September 19, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/Content.aspx?ID=18905|title=Pro Wrestling Fundraiser Event|author=Iadevaia, Frank|date=2008-07-07|publisher=ImpactWrestling.com}}</ref> On July 10, Omega successfully defended his title against Jon Cutler in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cutler had previously won a tournament defeating "Outlaw" Adam Knight, Antonio Scorpio, Jr. and Mike Angels to win a title shot against Omega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joncutler.com/journalentry40.htm |title=Journal Entry #40 |author=Cutler, Jon |date=2008-07-11 |publisher=JonCutler.com }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

After a disqualification loss to Rhino and a match that went to a no contest with [[B-Boy]], Omega was scheduled to defend his title on December 13, 2008, in a rematch against Low Ki at JAPW's 11th Anniversary Show.<ref name=OWOW/> Initially, Low Ki won the match, but the decision was reversed and Omega retained his title via disqualification due to Ki accidentally knocking down the referee prior to the finish.<ref name=OWOW/> On February 28, 2009, at ''Jersey City Rumble'' Omega lost the Heavyweight Title to Jay Lethal, after his associate Dan Maff turned on him, ending his reign at 357 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/117810|title=Break It Down: JAPW Jersey City Rumble|date=2009-10-20|last=Rozanski|first=Ryan|accessdate=2010-03-11|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> Omega's next JAPW appearance took place on December 10, 2010, when he competed in a six–way elimination match for the [[JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship]]. Omega was eliminated from the match by the eventual winner, [[Jushin Thunder Liger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=53486&p=3|title=Complete JAPW Anniversary coverage from New Jersey: Jushin Liger wins JAPW gold and more|date=2010-12-10|last=Johnson|first=Mike|accessdate=2010-12-11|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> At the following day's show Omega defeated former rival Jay Lethal in a singles match.<ref name=JAPW2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.japw.net/main/history/2010.php | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110928004920/http://www.japw.net/main/history/2010.php | title=2010 Event Results |archivedate=2011-09-28 |accessdate=2017-05-04 |work=[[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]]}}</ref> On May 15, 2011, Omega defeated Liger in [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], during [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'s (NJPW) [[NJPW Invasion Tour 2011|first ever tour of the United States]], to win the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship.<ref name=JAPWLH>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305557577 |title=5/15 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: Philly, PA |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=2011-05-16 |accessdate=2011-05-16 |work=Wrestleview |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610122633/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305557577 |archivedate=2011-06-10 |df= }}</ref> Although JAPW has not held a show since April 14, 2012, in a July 2013 interview Omega said he would be interested in returning to the company citing he still held the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://johnsontranscript.com/2013/07/31/kenny-omega-interview/|title=Kenny Omega Interview|date=2013-07-31|last=Johnson|first=Daniel|accessdate=2013-12-17|work=The Johnson Transcript}}</ref> After returning from a hiatus on November 15, 2014, JAPW stripped Omega of the Light Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_81820.shtml|title=Show results – 11/15 JAPW in Rahway, N.Y.: Stacked card includes Kurt Angle with WGTT vs. Sabin & Hart, Styles vs. Sydal, Samoa Joe, Crime Time, Necro, new champ, more|last=Gee Schoon Tong|first=Chris|date=2014-11-16|accessdate=2014-11-16|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

===Ring of Honor (2008–2010, 2016–2017)===
On July 25, 2008, Omega made his [[Ring of Honor]] debut, losing to [[Delirious (wrestler)|Delirious]] in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_26338.shtml|title=7/25 ROH in Toronto: "That show was the first thing to make me proud to be a wrestling fan in a LONG time."|last=Hogan|first=James|date=2008-07-26|publisher=PWTorch}}</ref> The following night, Omega made his Detroit debut at [[ROH New Horizons]], losing to Silas Young.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/07/26/6273151.html|title=SLAM! Wrestling: The Ring of Honor breaks in Detroit, literally|author=Schramm, Chris|date=2008-07-27|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> After a losing streak, Omega gained his first victories in December and during his first year in ROH, scored two pinfall victories over the [[ROH World Championship|ROH World Champion]] [[Austin Aries]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/109249/Dark-Pegasus-Video-Review:-Ring-of-Honor-%97-Double-Feature:-The-Hunt-Begins.htm|title=Ring of Honor — Double Feature: The Hunt Begins|accessdate=2009-09-08|publisher=411Mania}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/111438/ROH-House-Show-Results-07.25.09---Toronto.htm|title=ROH House Show Results 07.25.09 – Toronto|accessdate=2009-09-08|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> On November 14, 2009, Omega received a shot at Aries' World Championship, but was unable to beat him for the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258266135.php|title=11/14 ROH Results: Missaussaga, Ont|accessdate=2010-01-31|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> In 2010 Omega began working more regularly in Japan, making only six appearances for ROH throughout the year, with his match against Christopher Daniels on June 19 at [[Death Before Dishonor VIII]] being his final appearance for the promotion for nearly six years.<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=ROH14th/>

In February 2016, it was reported that Omega had signed to become a regular part of the ROH roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-set-for-expanded-roh-schedule/|title=Kenny Omega Set For Expanded ROH Schedule |accessdate=2016-02-05|work=411Mania}}</ref> He wrestled his return match on February 26 at the [[ROH 14th Anniversary Show|14th Anniversary Show]], where he and [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) successfully defended the [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] against [[ACH (wrestler)|ACH]], [[Yujiro Kushida|Kushida]] and [[Matt Sydal]].<ref name=ROH14th>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100151&p=3|title=Complete ROH 14th Anniversary Show coverage: Jay Lethal defends the ROH World title against Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly, War Machine and the All Night Express tear it up in a No DQ match, Kenny Omega returns to ROH, and more|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=2016-02-26|accessdate=2016-02-26|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Months later it was reported that Omega was having issues with his [[Visa (document)|visa]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-cauliflower-alley-club-2016-exit-dragon-211011 | title = Daily Update: Cauliflower Alley Club 2016; exit the Dragon | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=2016-04-14 | accessdate=2017-01-26 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> His next ROH appearance took place in May at the NJPW and ROH co-produced [[ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2016)|War of the Worlds]] event in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/101490/kenny-omega-added-to-roh-global-wars-tour-in-toronto.html?p=1 | title = Kenny Omega added to ROH Global Wars tour in Toronto | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=2016-04-21 | accessdate=2017-01-26 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Omega did not appear for ROH for the rest of 2016. Towards the end of the year, he had the opportunity to return to ROH, but was asked by NJPW not to take any outside bookings heading into [[Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome]].<ref>{{cite episode | title = WOR: Kenny Omega talks Tokyo Dome, G-1, more! | series=Wrestling Observer Radio | last1=Alvarez | first1=Bryan | authorlink1=Bryan Alvarez | last2=Meltzer | first2=Dave | authorlink2=Dave Meltzer | airdate=January 19, 2017 | publisher=[[Wrestling Observer]]/[[Figure Four Online]] | minutes=13}}</ref> Omega eventually returned to ROH after an 18-month break in October 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/kingdom-face-bullet-club-global-wars-buffalo | title = The Kingdom Face Off With Bullet Club at Global Wars: Buffalo | accessdate=2017-11-26 | work=[[Ring of Honor]]}}</ref>

===Dramatic Dream Team/DDT Pro-Wrestling (2008–2014)===
[[File:KennyOmegaJAPW.jpg|upright|thumb|Omega in 2010]]
In 2006, Omega's friend showed him videos of Japanese promotion [[Dramatic Dream Team]] (DDT). Omega was captivated by DDT wrestler [[Kota Ibushi]] and wanted to work with him, so he filmed himself having a DDT-style match outside the confines of a wrestling ring and uploaded it as well as a video challenge to Ibushi on YouTube.<ref name=BeginJapanology>{{cite episode|title=Japanophiles - Kenny Omega|series=Begin Japanology|network=[[NHK World]]|date=2013-08-15|url=http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/japanology/archives201503030300.html}}</ref> After seeing the videos DDT invited Omega to Japan to wrestle Ibushi.<ref name=BeginJapanology/> Omega's tour of Japan with DDT began in early-August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/81820/The-Navigation-Log-8.03.08:-New-Japan-vs.-All-Japan,-New-Japan-vs.-ZERO1,-and-Shingo-Rules-Dragon-Gate.htm|title=The Navigation Log 8.03.08: New Japan vs. All Japan, New Japan vs. Zero1, and Shingo Rules Dragon Gate|author=Short, Matt|date=2008-08-03|publisher=411mania.com}}</ref> He and Ibushi eventually formed a tag team named [[Golden☆Lovers]], winning the [[KO-D Tag Team Championship]]. Wrestling in Japan had been one of Smith's dreams as the local scene appealed to his creative side.<ref name=HeraldWPG/> Following WWE, where he was fully scripted by the promotion, he felt that in Japan he was able to show his personality and express himself.<ref name=BeginJapanology/>

In 2011, Omega had a match with a nine-year-old girl named Haruka. The video of the match went viral, made international news and led to Omega receiving numerous death threats. The video was also seen by [[Mick Foley]], who praised Omega's work as a heel, while asking why he was not on national television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/09/lunney-losing-to-a-9-year-old-girl|title= Lunney: Losing to a 9-year-old-girl?|last=Lunney|first=Todd|date=2012-03-09|accessdate=2015-12-30|work=[[Toronto Sun]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3735655/Girl-9-takes-on-pro-wrestler.html|title=Girl, 9, takes on pro wrestler|accessdate=2015-12-30|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]}}</ref>

In September 2011, Omega represented DDT in [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]'s [[AJPW Junior League#2011|2011 Junior League]], making his debut for the promotion on September 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=183|title=『2011Flashing Tour～富士急 presents 2011 ジュニア・ヘビー級リーグ戦～』|date=2011-09-11|work=[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=2011-09-30|language=Japanese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924150032/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=183|archivedate=2011-09-24|df=}}</ref> After three wins and two losses, Omega finished second in his block and did not advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=714|title=『2011 Flashing Tour ～富士急 presents 2011 ジュニア・ヘビー級リーグ戦』星取り表（全日程終了）|date=2011-09-25|work=[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=2011-09-30|language=Japanese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924045047/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=714|archivedate=2011-09-24|df=}}</ref> However, due to defeating eventual tournament winner [[Kai (wrestler)|Kai]] in his opening match, Omega was named the number one contender to his [[World Junior Heavyweight Championship (AJPW)|World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] following the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=774 |script-title=ja:10・23両国追加カード！世界ジュニア選手権試合決定!! |date=2011-09-27 |work=[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] |accessdate=2011-09-30 |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329050556/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=774 |archivedate=2012-03-29 |df= }}</ref> On October 23, Omega defeated Kai to become the new World Junior Heavyweight Champion.<ref name=AJPW102311>{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=201 |title=『プロレスLove in 両国 vol.13』 |date=2011-10-23 |work=[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] |accessdate=2011-10-23 |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001839/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=201 |archivedate=2013-12-03 |df= }}</ref> Omega lost the title back to Kai on May 27, 2012, in his sixth title defense, ending his reign at 217 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=269 |title=40th Anniversary year Rise Up Tour 2012 |date=2012-05-27 |work=[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] |accessdate=2012-05-27 |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031025542/http://www.all-japan.co.jp/schedule/tour03.php?taikai_id=269 |archivedate=2012-10-31 |df= }}</ref>

On July 8, Omega defeated [[Danshoku Dino]] to win the 2012 King of DDT tournament and earn a shot at his tag team partner Kota Ibushi's [[KO-D Openweight Championship]].<ref name=KingofDDT2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1341788265/|title=King of DDT Osaka 2012|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|accessdate=2012-07-08|language=Japanese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130102114420/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1341788265/|archivedate=2013-01-02|df=}}</ref> Omega received his title shot on August 18 in the main event of DDT's 15th anniversary event in [[Nippon Budokan]], but failed in his attempt to dethrone Ibushi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1345297179/ |title=武道館ピーターパン～DDTの15周年、ドーンと見せます超豪華4時間SP～ |work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] |accessdate=2012-08-18 |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003154058/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1345297179/ |archivedate=2013-10-03 |df= }}</ref> Omega received another shot at the title on December 23, 2012, and defeated [[El Generico]] to win the KO-D Openweight Championship for the first time.<ref name=NeverMind2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1356252329/|title=Never Mind 2012|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|accessdate=2012-12-23|language=Japanese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130121083722/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1356252329/|archivedate=2013-01-21|df=}}</ref> On January 27, 2013, Omega defeated [[Isami Kodaka]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Champion vs. Champion match|title vs. title match]] to retain the KO-D Openweight Championship and win the [[DDT Extreme Division Championship]].<ref name=DDT012713>{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1359265996/ | archive-url = https://archive.is/20130215193026/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1359265996/ | dead-url = yes | archive-date = 2013-02-15 | title = Sweet Dreams! 2013 | accessdate = 2013-01-27 | work = [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language = Japanese }}</ref> After three successful title defenses, Omega lost the KO-D Openweight Championship to [[Shigehiro Irie]] on March 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1363759193/ | title = Judgement 2013 | accessdate = 2013-03-20 | work = [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language = Japanese | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://archive.is/20130410180730/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1363759193/ | archivedate = 2013-04-10 | df =  }}</ref> On May 26, Omega once again became a double champion in DDT, when he, Gota Ihashi and Kota Ibushi defeated the Monster Army (Antonio Honda, [[Daisuke Sasaki]] and [[Yuji Hino]]) for the [[KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=DDT052613>{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1369565513/ | title = Road to Ryogoku 2days in Hiroshima～ドラマティック・ドリーム・とうかさん～ | accessdate = 2013-05-26 | work = [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language = Japanese | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://archive.is/20130615081057/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1369565513/ | archivedate = 2013-06-15 | df =  }}</ref> After a reign of only 28 days, Omega, Ibushi and Ihashi lost the title to Antonio Honda, [[Hoshitango Imachi|Hoshitango]] and Yuji Hino on June 23.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1371967036/ | title = What are you doing 2013 | accessdate = 2013-06-23 | work = [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language = Japanese | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://archive.is/20130624214517/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1371967036/ | archivedate = 2013-06-24 | df =  }}</ref> On August 25, Omega lost the DDT Extreme Division Championship to Danshoku Dino.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1377409198/ | archive-url=https://archive.is/20130826201122/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1377409198/ | dead-url=yes | archive-date=2013-08-26 | script-title=ja:夏休みの思い出 2013 | accessdate=2013-08-26 | work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese }}</ref> On January 26, 2014, Omega and Kota Ibushi defeated Yankee Nichokenju (Isami Kodaka and Yuko Miyamoto) and [[Konosuke Takeshita]] and [[Tetsuya Endo (wrestler)|Tetsuya Endo]] in a three-way match to win the KO-D Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/6570/|title=【後楽園リポート】Harashimaが入江退けKO-D無差別防衛、高梨が次期挑戦に名乗りあげるも...／G☆Lvs二丁拳銃2・2名古屋でKO-Dタッグ再戦決定／光留、旅立ちの日／ハードヒット2・28新木場に中井光義参戦／世Ⅳ虎は赤井に完勝「ただの親の七光りにしか思えない」|date=2014-01-26|accessdate=2014-01-26|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On April 12, Omega and Ibushi became double champions, when they teamed with Daisuke Sasaki to defeat Team Drift ([[Keisuke Ishii]], Shigehiro Irie and Soma Takao) for the KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship.<ref name=DDT041214>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/8854/|title=DDTプロレスさいたまスーパーアリーナへの道2|accessdate=2014-04-12|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Their reign, however, lasted only 22 days, before they lost the title to Shuten-dōji ([[Kudo (wrestler)|Kudo]], [[Masa Takanashi]] and [[Yukio Sakaguchi]]) on May 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/9549/|title=Road to Ryogoku in Sendai〜ドラマティック・ドリーム・タン〜|accessdate=2014-05-04|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On September 28, Omega and Ibushi lost the KO-D Tag Team Championship to Konosuke Takeshita and Tetsuya Endo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/14986/|title=DDTドラマティック総選挙2014最終投票日〜最後のお願いスペシャル〜|accessdate=2014-09-28|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 26, Omega wrestled his final DDT match, where he and Ibushi defeated Danshoku Dino and Konosuke Takeshita.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/15974/|title=DDT special 2014|accessdate=2014-10-26|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>

===Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2008–2010, 2012, 2014, 2017)===
[[File:Kenny Omega PWG World Champion.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Omega after winning the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2009|2009 Battle of Los Angeles]] to become the new [[PWG World Championship|PWG World Champion]]]]
On November 1, 2008, Omega made his [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] debut as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] at the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2008|2008 Battle of Los Angeles]], but ended up being eliminated from the tournament in the first round by local talent Brandon Bonham.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89374/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008-Night-One-Results.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Battle of Los Angeles 2008 Night One Results|accessdate=2009-09-08|publisher=411mania.com}}</ref> The next night, Omega was involved in a nine-man three-way tag team match consisting of wrestlers who had lost in the first round. In a memorable moment, during the match he was [[Professional wrestling throws#Irish whip|Irish whipped]] into the ropes by Davey Richards only for the force to snap the middle and bottom ropes, throwing Omega out of the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/89465/Pro-Wrestling-Guerrilla:-Battle-of-Los-Angeles-2008---Night-Two-Results.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Battle of Los Angeles 2008 – Night Two Results|date=2008-11-03|last=Domingo|first=Bayani|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref>

Three months later, Omega returned to the company at ''Express Written Consent'', where he was defeated by El Generico,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0098.html|title=Express Written Consent|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> after senior referee Rick Knox grew tired of Omega abusing him and hit him with a leaping clothesline.<ref name=PWGEWC>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/111076/Break-It-Down:--PWG-Express-Written-Consent.htm|title=Break It Down: PWG Express Written Consent|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=2009-09-03}}</ref> On April 11, 2009 at ''Ninety-Nine'', Omega picked up his first victory in PWG by defeating Davey Richards after a Croyt's Wrath.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0099.html|title=Ninety-Nine|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> The following day at PWG's hundredth show, Omega was defeated by [[Bryan Danielson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0100.html|title=One Hundred|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> At the event, Omega debuted his new tag team partner Chuck Taylor in a backstage segment, where they warned Generico to stay out of [[Reseda, Los Angeles|Reseda]], before he was rescued by [[Colt Cabana]]. On May 22, 2009 at the [[List of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla tournaments#DDT4 (2009)|Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament]], PWG's annual tag team title tournament, Omega and Taylor, known collectively as The Men of Low Moral Fiber, defeated the re-united Dark & Lovely ([[Human Tornado]] and [[Scorpio Sky]]) in the first round before being eliminated by the reigning [[PWG World Tag Team Championship|World Tag Team Champions]] The Young Bucks in the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0101.html|title=DDT4|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> On June 28 at ''The Secret of Guerrilla Island'', Omega wrestled [[Roderick Strong]] first to a double pin finish and then a time limit draw, before refusing to continue the match and walking out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0102.html|title=The Secret of Guerrilla Island|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> While Omega was touring outside the United States, Taylor defeated El Generico in a street fight on August 28 at ''Speed of Sound'' to earn the Men of Low Moral Fiber their second shot at the Bucks and the World Tag Team Title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0104.html|title=Speed of Sound|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> The title match took place on October 2 in the main event of ''Against the Grain'', where the Bucks once again came out on top.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0106.html|title=Against The Grain|accessdate=2009-11-22|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref>

On November 20, 2009, one year after making his debut for the company, Omega entered [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2009|his second Battle of Los Angeles]], which would this time be contested for the vacant [[PWG World Championship|World Championship]]. In the first round of the tournament, Omega defeated [[Kevin Steen]], who was making his return to the company after a 15-month absence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1258915456.php?style=dark|title=11/20 PWG Results: Reseda, CA|accessdate=2009-11-22|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2009-11-22|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> The following day, he defeated Dynasty members [[Scott Lost]] and [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]] in the quarter and semifinal rounds, respectively, to make his way to the finals, where he defeated Roderick Strong to win both the 2009 Battle of Los Angeles and the vacant World Championship.<ref name=BOLA2009>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_36919.shtml|title=PWG News: Results from the Battle of Los Angeles tournament to determine the new PWG champion|accessdate=2009-11-22|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2009-11-22|publisher=PWTorch}}</ref> Following his title victory, Omega was attacked by [[Brian Kendrick]] and The Young Bucks, who became villains in the process while also turning Omega into a [[Face (professional wrestling)|fan favorite]], before being saved by his old foes El Generico, Colt Cabana and Rick Knox. Omega and his former rivals decided to put their past differences aside as they now shared a common enemy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3198&start=114|title=PWG's Kurt Russellmania at Wrestlereunion 4 on January 30, 2010!|date=2009-12-22|accessdate=2009-12-28|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref> On February 27, 2010, at ''As the Worm Turns'' Omega lost the World Title to Davey Richards in his first defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2010/show0110.html|title=As the Worm Turns|accessdate=2010-02-28|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]}}</ref>

On October 27, 2012, Omega made his first appearance for PWG in over two and a half years, when he teamed with El Generico at ''Failure to Communicate'' in a tag team match, where they defeated The Young Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_66238.shtml|title=Show Results: 10/27 PWG in Reseda, Calif.: Steen defends PWG Title, Kenny Omega returns, Callihan vs. Richards|last=Settles|first=Patrick|date=2012-10-28|accessdate=2012-10-28|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Omega returned to PWG on August 29, 2014, to take part in the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2014|2014 Battle of Los Angeles]] weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80494.shtml|title=Show results – 8/29 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 1: A.J. Styles vs. former WWE star, Elgin, Daniels & Kaz, more|date=2014-08-30|accessdate=2014-08-30|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After wins over ACH in the first round and Matt Sydal in the quarterfinals, Omega was eliminated in the semifinals by eventual winner of the whole tournament, [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80502.shtml|title=Show results - 8/30 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 2: Sabin returns, Sydal vs. Hero, Bucks vs. Daniels & Kaz main event|date=2014-08-31|accessdate=2017-01-04|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80512.shtml|title=Show results – 8/31 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: The Finals of huge tournament with Styles, former WWE stars, PWG champ, ROH champ, mega-tag match, Willie Mack says good-bye|date=2014-08-31|accessdate=2014-09-01|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

Omega returned to PWG on September 2, 2017, during the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2017|2017 Battle of Los Angeles]] weekend,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/kenny-omega-returning-pwg-second-night-bola-weekend-239421|title=Kenny Omega returning to PWG on second night of BOLA weekend|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=2017-07-17|accessdate=2017-07-18|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> teaming with The Young Bucks in a six-man tag team main event, where they defeated [[Flamita]], [[Penta 0M]] and [[Fénix (wrestler)|Rey Fenix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-two-results-elite-vs-penta-0m-rey-fenix-flamita-242161|title=PWG BOLA night two results: The Elite vs. Penta 0M, Rey Fenix & Flamita|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2017-09-03|accessdate=2017-09-03|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

===New Japan Pro-Wrestling ===
====Golden☆Lovers (2010–2014)==== 
On January 31, 2010, Omega made his debut for NJPW in a tag team match, where he and Kota Ibushi defeated [[Keiji Takayama|Gedo]] [[The World Class Tag Team|and]] [[Shoji Akiyoshi|Jado]] via disqualification. During the match Jado suffered a legitimate neck injury from a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Suicide|suicide dive]] from Omega.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1379|title=Results New Japan, 1/31/10|date=2010-01-31|accessdate=2010-01-31|publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On June 1, Omega entered New Japan's two-week-long [[Best of the Super Juniors#2010|2010 Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament, where he finished fourth in his block with four victories out of seven matches, thus failing to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1606 | title= (Results) New Japan 6/1/10 | date= 2010-06-01| accessdate= 2010-06-13| publisher= Strong Style Spirit}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1641|title=(Results) New Japan, 6/12/10|date=2010-06-12|accessdate=2010-06-13|publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> After defeating [[Ryusuke Taguchi]] at a DDT show on August 29, 2010, Omega was granted a shot at his tag team partner [[Fergal Devitt|Prince Devitt]]'s [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2026 | title= Omega beats Taguchi, demands IWGP Jr. shot at Devitt | date= 2010-08-29 | accessdate= 2010-09-03| work= Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On September 3, Omega made his return to New Japan, but was defeated by Devitt in the title match.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2031 | title= (Results) New Japan, 9/3/10 | date= 2010-09-03 | accessdate= 2010-09-03| work= Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On October 11 at [[Destruction '10]], Omega and Kota Ibushi defeated Devitt and Taguchi, the team known collectively as [[Apollo 55]], to win the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=NJPW101110>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2154|title=(Results) New Japan, 10/11/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=2010-10-11|accessdate=2010-10-11}}</ref> On November 14, the Golden☆Lovers made their first successful title defense, defeating Devitt and Taguchi at a DDT show to set up a grudge match for the title with the 2010 Super J Tag League winners, Gedo and Jado.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2292|title=Golden Lovers make successful V1 defense of IWGP Jr. Tag over Apollo 55|date=2010-11-14|accessdate=2010-11-14}}</ref> The match against Gedo and Jado took place at another DDT show on December 26 and ended with the Golden☆Lovers retaining the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2482|title=Ibushi & Omega retain IWGP Jr. Tag Title|date=2010-12-27|accessdate=2010-12-27}}</ref> On January 23, 2011, at ''[[Fantastica Mania 2011]]'', a New Japan and [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] co–promoted event in Tokyo, Omega and Ibushi lost the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship back to Devitt and Taguchi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=134|title=NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2011|date=2011-01-23|accessdate=2011-01-23|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2525|title=(Results) New Japan x CMLL, 1/23/11|date=2011-01-23|accessdate=2011-01-23|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On May 26, Omega entered the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2011|2011 Best of the Super Juniors]] and opened his tournament with a five match win streak, only to lose his last three matches and finish third in his block, narrowly missing the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2881|title=(Results) New Japan, 6/4/11|date=2011-06-04|work=Strong Style Spirit|accessdate=2011-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2894|title=(Results) New Japan, 6/8/11|date=2011-06-08|work=Strong Style Spirit|accessdate=2011-06-08}}</ref> On August 14, the Golden☆Lovers received a rematch for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, but were again defeated by Devitt and Taguchi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=322|title=ブシロード Presents G1 Climax XXI ～The Invincible Fighter～|date=2011-08-14|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|accessdate=2011-08-14|language=Japanese}}</ref>

Omega returned to New Japan in May 2013 to take part in the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2013|2013 Best of the Super Juniors]], where he managed to win five out of his eight round-robin matches, advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=726|title=Best of the Super Jr. XX|accessdate=2013-06-06|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 9, Omega was defeated in his semifinal match by Prince Devitt, following interference from his [[Bullet Club]] stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=727 |title=Best of the Super Jr. XX |accessdate=2013-06-09 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615005439/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=727 |archivedate=2013-06-15 |df= }}</ref> A year later, Omega returned to take part in New Japan's [[Best of the Super Juniors#2014|2014 Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament from May 30 to June 6, finishing with a record of three wins and four losses with a loss against [[Taichi Ishikari|Taichi]] on the final day costing him a spot in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=843|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|accessdate=2014-06-06|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=849|title=Best of the Super Jr.XXI|accessdate=2014-06-06|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>

====Bullet Club (2014–present)====
{{main article|Bullet Club}}
[[File:BULLET CLUB 2015.JPG|right|thumb|322px|Omega (far right) as a member of [[Bullet Club]] in early 2015]]
On October 3, 2014, New Japan held a press conference to announce that Omega had decided to sign with the promotion once his DDT contract expired on October 26.<ref name=NJPWSigning>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12473 |title=「新日本に100パーセント集中したい」ケニー・オメガが10月でDDTとの契約終了、"主戦場"を新日本プロレスへ！【会見全文】 |date=2014-10-03 |accessdate=2014-10-03 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072117/http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12473 |archivedate=2014-10-06 |df= }}</ref> Omega made his debut under a New Japan contract on November 8 at [[Power Struggle (2014)|Power Struggle]], where (despite having dismissed the idea of joining the villainous foreigner stable Bullet Club at his signing press conference, claiming that he did not consider himself a ''[[gaijin]]''),<ref name=NJPWSigning/> Omega was revealed as the newest member of the stable, setting his sights on the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=898 |title=Power Struggle |accessdate=2014-11-08 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111183551/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=898 |archivedate=2014-11-11 |df= }}</ref> Omega, dubbing himself "The Cleaner", claimed he had lied at the press conference and was only interested in money and the title.<ref name=PowerStruggle2014WON>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/39803-new-japan-power-struggle-live-coverage-from-osaka-more-matches-made-for-tokyo-dome-new-bullet-club-member-uwf-dream-match-announced-2-osaka-ppvs-announced|title=New Japan Power Struggle live coverage from Osaka – More matches made for Tokyo Dome, New Bullet Club member, UWF dream match announced, 2 Osaka PPVs announced|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2014-11-07|accessdate=2014-11-09|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> As part of his new villainous persona, Omega, who is fluent in Japanese, stopped talking in Japanese and instead did his interviews in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12708 |title=【WK9】石井vs真壁、田口vsケニーが決定!「暴走キングコングを眠りから起こす！」（石井）、「グッドガイの私はもういない！」（ケニー）【1.4東京ドーム会見】 |date=2014-11-10 |accessdate=2014-11-10 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112224440/http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12708 |archivedate=2014-11-12 |df= }}</ref> Behind the scenes, Omega was told that his otaku gimmick was "too bubbly" for Bullet Club, which led to him adopting the Cleaner nickname, which was intended to be a reference to [[Cleaner (crime)|people who clean up crime scenes]]. Initially, Omega played the role straight, but after repeatedly having to explain the character when people thought he was portraying an actual janitor, he began incorporating comedy into the gimmick and started coming out for matches with a mop and broom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/06/18/22644039.html|title=Kenny Omega's stardom in Japan about far more than luck|last=Oliver|first=Greg|date=2016-06-18|accessdate=2016-06-18|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On January 4, 2015 at [[Wrestle Kingdom 9|Wrestle Kingdom 9 in Tokyo Dome]], Omega wrestled his first match as a member of Bullet Club, defeating Ryusuke Taguchi to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship for the first time.<ref name=WK9>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=902 |title=Wrestle Kingdom 9 in 東京ドーム |accessdate=2015-01-04 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104154549/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=902 |archivedate=2015-01-04 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_82579.shtml|title=Caldwell's NJPW Tokyo Dome show results 1/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Wrestle Kingdom PPV – Tanahashi vs. Okada, Bullet Club, Nakamura, Jim Ross, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2015-01-04|accessdate=2015-01-04|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

Omega's first title defense took place on February 11 at [[The New Beginning in Osaka (2015)|The New Beginning in Osaka]], where he defeated Taguchi in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=934 |title=The New Beginning in Osaka |accessdate=2015-02-11 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213111320/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=934 |archivedate=2015-02-13 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_83264.shtml|title=NJPW news: Bullet Club takes top titles at "New Beginning" – Styles new IWGP World Champ, other title changes|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2015-02-11|accessdate=2015-02-11|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During the following months, he also successfully defended the title against [[Máscara Dorada]] at [[Invasion Attack 2015]] and [[Alex Shelley]] at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2015]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=956 |title=Invasion Attack 2015 |accessdate=2015-04-05 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409000342/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=956 |archivedate=2015-04-09 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_84294.shtml|title=Show results - 4/5 NJPW "Invasion Attack" in Tokyo, Japan: A.J. Styles defends IWGP World Title in main event, ROH tag teams win both Tag Titles, Bullet Club in action, more|date=2015-04-05|accessdate=2015-04-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=968 |script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2015 |accessdate=2015-05-03 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504225146/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=968 |archivedate=2015-05-04 |df= }}</ref> On July 5 at [[Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall]], Omega lost the title to the winner of the [[Best of the Super Juniors#2015|2015 Best of the Super Juniors]], Kushida.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=990 |title=Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall |accessdate=2015-07-05 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706044456/http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=990 |archivedate=2015-07-06 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/43407-new-japan-dominion-live-coverage-from-osaka-jo-hall-styles-vs-okada-for-iwgp-title-nakamura-vs-goto-for-ic-title-and-notes-on-biggest-event-since-the-tokyo-dome|title=New Japan Dominion live coverage from Osaka Jo Hall - Styles vs. Okada for IWGP title, Nakamura vs. Goto for IC title and notes on biggest event since the Tokyo Dome, plus all G-1 main events|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2015-07-04|accessdate=2015-07-05|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On September 23 at [[Destruction in Okayama (2015)|Destruction in Okayama]], Omega regained the title from Kushida, following outside interference from his Bullet Club stablemate [[Karl Anderson]].<ref name=Okayama2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1036&c=7883|title=Destruction in Okayama|accessdate=2015-09-23|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> He made his first successful defense on October 12 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2015)|King of Pro-Wrestling]] against Matt Sydal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-10-11-kazuchika-okada-vs-aj-styles-iwgp-heavyweight-title-199546|title=NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 10-11: Kazuchika Okada vs. A.J. Styles for IWGP heavyweight title|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2015-10-11|accessdate=2015-10-12|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On January 4, 2016, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome]], Omega lost the title back to Kushida.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1065|script-title=ja:Wrestle Kingdom 10 in 東京ドーム|accessdate=2016-01-04|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>

The following day, Omega teamed with Bullet Club leader A.J. Styles to defeat [[IWGP Intercontinental Champion]] [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] and [[Yoshi-Hashi]] in a tag team match, pinning Nakamura for the win. After the match, Bullet Club turned on Styles, with Omega taking over the leadership of the stable and declaring that he was no longer a junior heavyweight by challenging Nakamura to a title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game2.php?e=1073&c=8260|title=New Year Dash !!|accessdate=2016-01-05|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=NYDashWON>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-years-dash-report-big-bullet-club-angle-never-trios-titles-defended-205001|title=NJPW New Year's Dash report: Big Bullet Club angle, NEVER trios titles defended|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2016-01-05|accessdate=2016-01-05|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> The match, however, never came to fruition as Nakamura announced his departure from NJPW, with the promotion stripping him of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-strips-shinsuke-nakamura-intercontinental-title-205386|title=New Japan strips Shinsuke Nakamura of the Intercontinental Title|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-01-12|accessdate=2016-02-04|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Afterwards, Omega began using Nakamura's ''Bomaye'' knee strike as a finishing move, dubbing it the ''[[Street Fighter V|V-Trigger]]''.<ref name=VTrigger/> It was then announced that Omega would face [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] to determine the new champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/30/9464/|title= 1/30 NJPW in Tokyo – Shinsuke Nakamura’s farewell show|date=2016-01-30|accessdate=2016-02-04|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On February 14 at [[The New Beginning in Niigata]], Omega defeated Tanahashi to become the new IWGP Intercontinental Champion.<ref name=TheNewBeginninginNiigata>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1088|title=The New Beginning in Niigata|accessdate=2016-02-14|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Six days later at [[Honor Rising: Japan 2016]], Omega became a double champion, when he and The Young Bucks, the Bullet Club subgroup known as [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]], defeated [[Jay Briscoe]], [[Mark Briscoe]] and [[Toru Yano]] for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.<ref name=HonorRising2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1091|title=Honor Rising:Japan 2016|accessdate=2016-02-20|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> They lost the title to Hiroshi Tanahashi, [[Michael Elgin]] and [[Yoshi Tatsu|Yoshitatsu]] on April 10 at [[Invasion Attack 2016]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-invasion-attack-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-tetsuya-naito-iwgp-championship-210736 | title = NJPW Invasion Attack live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Championship | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=2016-04-09 | accessdate=2016-04-10 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> which led to Omega's first defense of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship on April 27, where he defeated Elgin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1119|script-title=ja:Road to レスリングどんたく 2016|accessdate=2016-04-27|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> This marked the first time two Canadians had main evented a NJPW show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/05/20/22634995.html|title=Canadians Elgin vs Omega made history in Japan|last=Laprade|first=Patric|date=2016-05-20|accessdate=2016-05-30|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On May 3 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2016]], The Elite regained the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship from Elgin, Tanahashi and Yoshitatsu.<ref name=WrestlingDontaku2016>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1123 | script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2016 | accessdate=2016-05-03 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 19 at [[Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall]], Omega lost the IWGP Intercontinental Championship to Elgin in NJPW's first ever ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kazuchika-okada-iwgp-hw-championship-214876|title=NJPW Dominion live results: Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP HW Championship|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-06-18|accessdate=2016-06-19|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On July 3, The Elite lost the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship to Matt Sydal, Ricochet and [[Satoshi Kojima]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-kizuna-road-2016-live-results-katsuyori-shibata-defends-never-title-young-bucks-kenny | title = NJPW Kizuna Road 2016 live results: Katsuyori Shibata defends NEVER title, Young Bucks, Kenny Omega | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=2016-07-02 | accessdate=2016-07-03 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

[[File:The ELITE (professional wrestling).jpg|left|thumb|Omega as a member of [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]] alongside [[The Young Bucks]]—as a trio they are two-time [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions]]]]
From July 22 to August 13, Omega took part in the round-robin portion of the [[G1 Climax#2016|2016 G1 Climax]], where he won his block with a record of six wins and three losses, advancing to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/g1climax2016/|title=2016 New Japan G1 Climax Results|accessdate=2016-08-13|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 14, Omega defeated [[Hirooki Goto]] in the finals to win the 2016 G1 Climax and earn a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2017.<ref name=G12016>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-26-finals-live-results-hirooki-goto-vs-kenny-omega-218636|title=NJPW G1 Climax 26 finals live results: Hirooki Goto vs. Kenny Omega|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-08-13|accessdate=2016-08-14|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Omega not only won the tournament in his first attempt, but also became the first non-Japanese G1 Climax winner in history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=17156|script-title=ja:【8月14日（日）両国全カード！】『G1』決勝は後藤vsケニー！　オカダ＆矢野＆丸藤組！ L・I・J揃い踏み！ノア・潮崎、谷口、北宮が緊急参戦！【G126】|date=2016-08-14|accessdate=2016-08-14|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/580952/|script-title=ja:【新日Ｇ１】初出場初優勝！ケニー・オメガが史上初の外国人覇者に |date=2016-08-15 |accessdate=2016-08-15 |work=[[Tokyo Sports]] |language=Japanese}}</ref> On September 22 at [[Destruction (2016)|Destruction in Hiroshima]], Omega successfully defended his [[G1 Climax#Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight Championship challenge rights certificate|Wrestle Kingdom 11 title match contract]] against Yoshi-Hashi, avenging a loss suffered during the 2016 G1 Climax in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1197|title=Destruction in Hiroshima|accessdate=2016-09-22|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 10 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2016)|King of Pro-Wrestling]], Omega made his final defense of the contract in a rematch against Hirooki Goto, thus solidifying his place in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-naomichi-marufuji-222396|title=NJPW King of Pro Wrestling live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Naomichi Marufuji |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=2016-10-09 |accessdate=2016-10-10|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On January 4, 2017, Omega was defeated by IWGP Heavyweight Champion [[Kazuchika Okada]] in the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |last2=Currier |first2=Joseph |date=2017-01-03 |accessdate=2017-01-04 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> At 46 minutes and 45 seconds, the match was the longest in the history of the [[January 4 Tokyo Dome Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/636006/|script-title=ja:【新日１・４ドーム】オカダ　史上最長４６分４５秒の死闘制しＩＷＧＰ２度目の防衛！|date=2017-01-05|accessdate=2017-01-05|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Wrestling journalist [[Dave Meltzer]] gave the match a six-star rating in his ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'', adding that Omega and Okada "may have put on the greatest match in pro wrestling history" and that it was the best match he had ever seen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/january-9-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-ronda-rousey-loses|title=January 9, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Ronda Rousey loses potential final fight, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 review|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2017-01-05|accessdate=2017-01-05|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|url-access=subscription}}</ref> The match was also praised by the likes of [[Daniel Bryan]], [[Mick Foley]] and [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/wwe-john-cena-kenny-omega-royal-rumble-hint-instagram-010817|title=John Cena trolls wrestling fans worldwide on his Instagram|last=Schwartz|first=Nick|date=2017-01-08|accessdate=2017-01-27|work=[[Fox Sports]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2017/01/20/transcona-pro-wrestler-kenny-omega-greatest-match.html|title=Winnipeg wrestler Kenny Omega wins 'greatest match in pro wrestling history'|last=Allen|first=Taylor|date=2017-01-23|accessdate=2017-01-27|work=Metro Winnipeg}}</ref>

On January 6, 2017, Smith announced on his official [[Twitter]] account that he would be "stepping away from Japan to reassess [his] future", adding that he had no plan and was "weighing all options".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/106939/omega-teases-exiting-new-japan-fantasticamania-lineups-released.html?p=1|title=Omega teases exiting New Japan, Fantasticamania lineups released|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|last2=Macklin|first2=Matthew|date=2017-01-06|accessdate=2017-01-06|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On January 26, Omega appeared on ''[[Wrestling Observer Radio]]'', announcing he had made a decision regarding his future. Wanting to dispel any expectations that he would be appearing at WWE's [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]] the following weekend, Omega stated that he would be flying back to Japan in mid-February to negotiate a new deal with NJPW for "at least one more year".<ref>{{cite episode | title = WOR: Kenny Omega talks the decision he has made on his wrestling future | series=Wrestling Observer Radio | last1=Alvarez | first1=Bryan | authorlink1=Bryan Alvarez | last2=Meltzer | first2=Dave | authorlink2=Dave Meltzer | airdate=January 26, 2017 | publisher=[[Wrestling Observer]]/[[Figure Four Online]]}}</ref> On February 3, NJPW announced that Omega would return to the promotion during the [[Honor Rising: Japan 2017]] events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/82978|script-title=ja:【ROH合同興行の来日メンバーが決定！】ケニー・オメガが電撃復活！Codyが再来日！コール、リーサル、ウォーマシン、ブリスコ兄弟、ヤングバックスらが大挙参戦！|date=2017-02-03|accessdate=2017-02-03|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 12, Omega entered the [[New Japan Cup#2017|2017 New Japan Cup]] in an attempt to earn another shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/661878/|script-title=ja:【新日ＮＪＣ】優勝候補筆頭ケニーまさかの初戦敗退|date=2017-03-13|accessdate=2017-03-13|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> He was, however, eliminated from the tournament in the first round by [[Tomohiro Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/108322/312-shocking-first-round-elimination-and-more-new-japan-cup-report.html?p=1|title=3/12 shocking first-round elimination and more: New Japan Cup report|last=Macklin|first=Matthew|date=2017-03-12|accessdate=2017-03-13|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> This led to Omega facing Ishii in a rematch on May 3 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2017]], which Omega won. Following the main event of the show, Omega was nominated by Kazuchika Okada as his next challenger for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestling-dontaku-live-results-okada-faces-bad-luck-fale-234786|title=NJPW Wrestling Dontaku live results: Okada faces Bad Luck Fale|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2017-05-02|accessdate=2017-05-03|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> The title match between Omega and Okada on June 11 at [[Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall]] ended in a 60-minute time limit draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066|title=NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2017-06-10|accessdate=2017-06-11|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> This match was rated 6¼ stars by Dave Meltzer, higher than their previous match,<ref name=WON061917/> making it the highest rated match of all time.

Over the weekend of July 1 and 2 at [[G1 Special in USA]], Omega defeated Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal and finally Tomohiro Ishii to win an [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship#Inaugural tournament|eight-man tournament]] and become the inaugural [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion]].<ref name=G1SpecialWON>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-live-results-first-iwgp-us-champion-crowned-238471 | title = NJPW G1 Special live results: The first IWGP US Champion is crowned | last1=Fontaine | first1=Paul | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=2017-07-02 | accessdate=2017-07-02 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On the first night of the special, signs of dissension began to show between new Bullet Club member [[Cody Rhodes|Cody]] and Omega during Cody's IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match against Okada. However, the two would resolve their differences the following night after Omega's tournament victory. On August 12, Omega defeated Okada in their third match against each other to win his block in the [[2017 G1 Climax]] with a record of seven wins and two losses, advancing to the finals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-b-block-finals-live-results-okada-vs-omega-iii-240836 | title = NJPW G1 Climax 27 B Block finals live results: Okada vs. Omega III | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=2017-08-12 | accessdate=2017-08-12 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/12/2017-new-japan-g1-climax-results/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060704/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/12/2017-new-japan-g1-climax-results/ | title = 2017 New Japan G1 Climax Standings, Results, Viewing Guide | archivedate=2017-08-13 | date=2017-08-12 | accessdate=2017-08-13 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 13, Omega was defeated in the finals of the tournament by [[Tetsuya Naito]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871 | title = NJPW G1 Climax 27 finals live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=2017-08-12 | accessdate=2017-08-13 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On September 24 at [[Destruction in Kobe (2017)|Destruction in Kobe]], Omega made the first-ever successful defense of the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship against [[Juice Robinson]], who had defeated him during the G1 Climax.<ref name=DestructioninKobe2017/> His second defense took place on October 15 at the NJPW and ROH co-produced [[Global Wars: Chicago]] event, where he defeated Yoshi-Hashi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-global-wars-chicago-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-yoshi-hashi-244586|title=ROH Global Wars Chicago live results: Kenny Omega vs. Yoshi-Hashi|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|authorlink1=Dave Meltzer|last2=Currier|first2=Joseph|date=2017-10-15|accessdate=2017-10-15|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> His next title defense took place on November 5 at [[Power Struggle (2017)|Power Struggle]], where he defeated [[Trent Barreta|Beretta]]. Post-match, Omega accepted a challenge from [[Chris Jericho]] for a match at [[Wrestle Kingdom 12]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kota-ibushi-245736|title=NJPW Power Struggle live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kota Ibushi|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=2017-11-05|accessdate=2017-11-05|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On January 4, 2018, Omega defeated Jericho in a [[no disqualification match]] to retain the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-live-results-okada-naito-omega-jericho-249171|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 live results: Okada-Naito, Omega-Jericho|last=Renner|first=Ethan|date=2018-01-03|accessdate=2018-01-04|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

The following day at New Year Dash, a Bullet Club group led by Cody won a tag team match over a group including Omega's former tag team partner Kota Ibushi, who had defeated Cody at Wrestle Kingdom 12. Cody had teased Ibushi about his history with Omega during the Wrestle Kingdom match and went to attack Ibushi, but was stopped by an enraged Omega. After a brief shoving match, Omega sent his Bullet Club brethren backstage to address the crowd. He announced that in an attempt to reunify Bullet Club, he would add a new member and invited [[Jay White (wrestler)|Jay White]] to meet him in the ring. White would seemingly accept Omega's offer to join, only to attack him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-years-dash-results-jericho-appears-bullet-club-friction-249351|title=NJPW New Year's Dash Results: Jericho Appears, Bullet Club Friction|last=St'Denis|first=Brian|date=2018-01-06|accessdate=2018-03-26|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> In a press conference held the next day, Kazuchika Okada announced that White had instead accepted an offer to join his Chaos stable. White immediately challenged Omega to an IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship match, while also attempting to further the dissension within Bullet Club by implying its members were jealous of Omega's success. The tension would come to a head at The New Beginning in Sapporo on January 28th, when White defeated Omega to win the championship. Immediately after the match, [[Adam Page (wrestler)|Adam Page]] would confront White, but Omega stopped him and handed White his newly-won championship. More members of Bullet Club came to the ring, including Cody. Cody berated Omega for not letting Page have his moment to challenge White, leading to Omega inadvertently shoving down Matt Jackson. The remaining Bullet Club members decided to leave the ringside area to let Cody and Omega discuss their differences, but Cody instead hit Omega with his Cross Rhodes finishing move. When Page went to assist Cody to further attack Omega, Kota Ibushi returned to the ring to save his former tag team partner. Omega and Ibushi then embraced in the ring, thus turning face for the first time since 2014, reuniting the Golden☆Lovers team, and leaving the status of Bullet Club in question.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-two-live-results-omega-white-250651|title=NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Live Results: Omega-White|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=2018-01-27|accessdate=2018-03-26|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

====Golden☆Lovers reunion (2018–present)==== 
At [[Honor Rising: Japan 2018| Honor Rising: Japan Night 2]] on February 28th, the Golden☆Lovers won their return match as a team against Cody and [[Marty Scurll]]. After the match, Omega and Ibushi were confronted by The Young Bucks and challenged to a match at [[Strong Style Evolved]] on March 25th, which the Golden☆Lovers won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-roh-honor-rising-night-two-results-omega-ibushi-vs-cody-scurll-252296|title=NJPW-ROH Honor Rising Night Two Results: Omega-Ibushi vs Cody-Scurll|last=Rose|first=Brian|date=2018-02-24|accessdate=2018-03-26|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-strong-style-evolved-live-results-golden-lovers-vs-young-bucks-254296|title=NJPW Strong Style Evolved Live Results: Golden Lovers vs. Young Bucks|last=Renner|first=Ethan|date=2018-03-25|accessdate=2018-03-26|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

==Wrestling persona==
A fan of anime and video games, Smith draws a lot of inspiration from them and incorporates ideas for maneuvers, entrance music, and gimmick concepts from both. Notable examples include naming one of his finishing maneuvers the ''One-Winged Angel'', a reference to ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'''s [[Sephiroth (Final Fantasy)|Sephiroth]],<ref name=GamesRadar/> variations of ''[[Mega Man (original series)|Mega Man]]'' antagonist [[Dr. Wily]]'s theme music as entrance themes, his ring name "Kenny Omega" being inspired by the character [[Omega Weapon]] from the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' video game series and even using the ''[[Street Fighter#Hadouken|Hadouken]]'' from ''[[Street Fighter]]'' as a signature move.<ref name=BeginJapanology/> This inspiration also extends to his appearance; his look as "The Cleaner" was inspired by [[Albert Wesker]] from the ''[[Resident Evil]]'' video game series, as well as Marion "Cobra" Cobretti from the film ''[[Cobra (1986 film)|Cobra]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koalamask.com/2014/12/29/j-shoot-kenny-omega-interview/|title=J-Shoot: Kenny Omega Interview|last=Dominello|first=Zach|date=2014-12-29|accessdate=2015-05-23|work=Koala Mask}}</ref> In addition to video games, Smith also credits ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and Saturday morning superhero cartoons for developing a lot of his personality.<ref name=GamesRadar>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/meet-kenny-omega-wrestler-every-gamer-should-know/|title=Meet Kenny Omega, the wrestler every gamer should know|last=Gilbert|first=Henry|date=2015-03-26|accessdate=2015-05-23|work=GamesRadar}}</ref> After turning heel, Smith stopped using his video game inspired moves and music since he felt it was too popular among fans and it was more a part of his face persona.<ref name="JRPodcast"/>

==Personal life==
Smith was born in [[Transcona, Winnipeg]], Manitoba on October 16, 1983.<ref name=DDT/><ref name=HeraldWPG/> He has a younger sister.<ref name=SIJuly2016>{{cite web | url = https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/12/kenny-omega-new-japan-wwe-new-day-elite-young-bucks | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160713174339/http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/12/kenny-omega-new-japan-wwe-new-day-elite-young-bucks | title = The future Mr. WrestleMania: Kenny Omega on New Japan, WWE, New Day | last=Barrasso | first=Justin | archivedate=July 13, 2016 | date=July 12, 2016 | accessdate=July 19, 2016 | work=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> His mother works in family services while his father works for the Canadian government as a transport officer.<ref name=SIJuly2016/> Smith began watching professional wrestling as a child with his father taping him the ''[[Saturday Night's Main Event]]'' program, which became his favorite.<ref name=SIJuly2016/>

Smith attended and graduated from [[ Transcona Collegiate Institute]], having graduated in 2001.

Smith is fluent in Japanese and currently lives in the [[Katsushika, Tokyo|Katsushika]] ward in the east end of Tokyo.<ref name=BeginJapanology/> Smith regularly hosts a YouTube channel called "The Cleaner's Corner", where he shows himself playing some of his favorite video games, and during his spare time, he  attends video game conventions.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} On June 26, 2016, he attended CEO 2016 and defeated WWE wrestler [[Xavier Woods]] in ''[[Street Fighter V]]''.<ref name=CEO2016>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/esports/story/_/id/16522289/wwe-xavier-ceo-2016-video-games-think-where-today|title=WWE's Xavier Woods at CEO 2016: 'Without video games, I don't think I'd be where I am today'|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

Smith abstains from alcohol, tobacco, and drug consumption.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://twitter.com/kennyomegamanx/status/698863011285458945 | accessdate = October 18, 2016 | date = February 14, 2016 | title = Kenny Omega's Twitter }}</ref>

When talking about his life outside of wrestling, Smith said that he has no time to think about relationships because he is currently completely focused on his wrestling goals.<ref>{{Citation|last=新日本プロレスリング株式会社|title=NJPW OnTheRoad : Kenny Omega #5|date=2016-10-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHlUF5oEO5U&feature=youtu.be&t=6m24s|accessdate=2017-01-21}}</ref> Outside of the ring, he is close friends with former DDT tag team partner Michael Nakazawa.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/784342/ | script-title=ja:【新日本】ＵＳ王座Ｖ２戦のケニー「挑戦者Yoshi-Hashi」に不満爆発 | date=October 3, 2017 | accessdate=October 3, 2017 | work=[[Tokyo Sports]] | language=Japanese}}</ref>

Smith told [[ESPN.com]] that he "loved Japanese culture before even realizing it was, in fact, Japanese culture" and his favorite video games and cartoons were Japanese.<ref name=ESPN/>

==In wrestling==
[[File:Kenny Omega Croyt's Wrath.jpg|thumb|upright|Omega performing the ''Croyt's Wrath'' on [[Roderick Strong]]]]
[[File:Kenny Omega Katayoku no Tenshi.JPG|thumb|upright|Omega performing the ''Katayoku no Tenshi/One-Winged Angel'' on [[Tomoaki Honma]]]]
*'''Finishing moves'''
**''Aoi Shoudou''<ref name=DDT>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/superstars/omega/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318004143/http://www.ddtpro.com/superstars/omega/|script-title=ja:ケニー・オメガ|archivedate=2014-03-18|accessdate=2012-01-28|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=NJPW>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=580 |script-title=ja:ケニー・オメガ |accessdate=2014-11-13 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141124092437/http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=580 |archivedate=2014-11-24 |df= }}</ref> ([[Brainbuster#Cross-legged fisherman buster|Cross-legged fisherman buster]],<ref name="MySpace"/> sometimes dropped into a [[neckbreaker]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/101278|title=G1 Special in USA|accessdate=2017-07-28|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> – early career; used as a signature move thereafter
**''Croyt's Wrath'' ([[Professional wrestling throws#Electric chair drop|Electric chair dropped]] into a [[Suplex#German suplex|bridging German suplex]], sometimes from the [[Suplex#Superplex|second rope]])<ref name=DDT/><ref name=NJPW/><ref name="MySpace">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6931213&blogId=402640184|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20121202022125/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6931213&blogId=402640184|archivedate=2012-12-02|title=MOVE SET LIST|publisher=Kenny Omega's MySpace|accessdate=2009-09-03}}</ref> – early career; used rarely thereafter
**''Katayoku no Tenshi''<ref name=DDT/> / ''One-Winged Angel''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kapur|first1=Bob|title=Wrestle Kingdom 9: New Japan and Global Force joint effort a must-see event|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2015/01/04/22162566.html|publisher=[[Canoe.ca]]|work=Slam! Sports|date=2015-01-04|accessdate=2015-01-15}}</ref> ([[Professional wrestling throws#Electric chair driver|One-handed electric chair driver]], sometimes while applying a [[Professional wrestling holds#Wrist lock|wrist-clutch]] or from the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Super|second rope]])<ref name=DestructioninKobe2017>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/101354?showResult=1 | title = Destruction in Kobe | accessdate=2017-09-24 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/02/radicans-72-njpw-g1-special-in-usa-night-2-report-semi-finals-and-finals-of-iwgp-u-s-title-tournament-tanahashi-defends-iwgp-ic-title-vs-gunn-young-bucks-rpg-vice/ | title = Radican's 7/2 NJPW G1 Special in USA (night 2) report – semi-finals and finals of IWGP U.S. Title Tournament, Tanahashi defends IWGP IC Title vs. Gunn, Young Bucks-RPG Vice | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=2017-07-02 | accessdate=2017-07-04 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch | quote=Omega then hit a wrist clutch one-winged angel for the win.}}</ref> – 2011–present
*'''Signature moves'''
**[[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Double underhook piledriver|Double underhook piledriver]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111209/njpw-g1-climax-day-8-report.html?p=1 | title = NJPW G1 Climax Day 8 report | last=Macklin | first=Matthew | date=2017-07-27 | accessdate=2017-08-14 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111556/okada-vs-omega-iii-812-new-japan-g1-climax-report-.html?p=1 | title = Okada vs. Omega III: 8/12 New Japan G1 Climax report | last=Crockett | first=Paul | date=2017-08-12 | accessdate=2017-08-14 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/13/radicans-813-g1-climax-27-finals-report-omega-vs-naito-collide-determine-determine-g1-winner/ | title = Radican's 8/13 G1 Climax 27 Finals report – Omega vs. Naito collide to determine determine G1 winner | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=2017-08-13 | accessdate=2017-08-14 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> – 2017–present
**''Dr. Wily Bomb'' ([[Deadlift]] [[Powerbomb#Gutwrench powerbomb|gutwrench]] [[Powerbomb#Sitout powerbomb|sitout powerbomb]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kennyomegamanx/status/746084241176403968|title=Tweet confirmation|accessdate=2016-09-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/91524/aj-styles-captures-iwgp-championship-more-njpw-new-beginning-in-osaka-japan-report.html?p=1|title=AJ Styles captures IWGP Championship & more: NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, Japan report|last=Macklin|first=Matthew|date=2015-02-11|accessdate=2017-01-05|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/101626/elgin-vs-omega-and-more-427-njpw-road-to-dontaku-at-hakata-star-lanes-report.html?p=1|title=Elgin vs. Omega and more: 4/27 NJPW Road to Dontaku at Hataka Star Lanes report|last=Macklin|first=Matthew|date=2016-04-27|accessdate=2017-01-05|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
**''EX Hadouken'' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Palm strike|Double palm thrust]] to a kneeling opponent's face, with theatrics)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresucentral.com/omega.html|title=Puroresu Central profile|publisher=Puroresu Central profile|accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref>
**''Flash Man's Time Stopper'' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Enzuigiri|Step-up enzuigiri]], with theatrics)<ref name="MySpace"/>
**''Greetings from Winnipeg!'' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|Low blow]], with theatrics)<ref name="MySpace"/>
**''Hadouken'' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Palm strike|Double palm thrust]] to the opponent's chest)<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=DDT/><ref name=NJPW/><ref name="MySpace"/>
**''Kotaro Krusher'' ([[Leapfrog]] transitioned into a [[Professional wrestling throws#One-handed bulldog|one-handed bulldog]])<ref name=OWOW/><ref name="MySpace"/><ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=2906|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref>
**Multiple [[suplex]] variations
***''Dragon Rebirth'' ([[Suplex#Rotating vertical suplex|Twisting]] [[Suplex#Full nelson suplex|dragon]])<ref name="MySpace"/>
***''Dragon Revolution'' ([[Suplex#Pumphandle suplex|Pumphandle]] [[Suplex#Half nelson suplex|flipping release half nelson]])<ref name="MySpace"/>
***''Dragon Rush'' ([[Suplex#Snap suplex|Snap]] [[Suplex#Dragon suplex|dragon]])<ref name=OWOW/>
**''Rain Trigger'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Wrist lock|Wrist lock]] transitioned into a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Short-arm clothesline|short-arm]] [[Professional wrestling attacks#Bicycle kick|bicycle]] [[Professional wrestling attacks#High knee|high knee]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/05/03/kenny-omega-seth-rollins-week-in-wrestling|title=News of the Week: Kenny Omega on Seth Rollins taking his move, Billy Corgan's plans for NWA|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=2017-05-03|accessdate=2017-05-04|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> – 2017–present
**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Reverse frankensteiner|Reverse frankensteiner]]<ref name=NYDashWON/><ref name=NewBeginning2016WON>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-road-new-beginning-report-nakamura-bids-farewell-new-japan-206616|title=NJPW Road to New Beginning report: Nakamura bids farewell to New Japan|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2016-01-30|accessdate=2016-02-04|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginnings-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kenny-omega-iwgp-ic-title-207526|title=NJPW New Beginnings: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kenny Omega for the IWGP IC Title|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-02-13|accessdate=2016-04-28|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-road-wrestling-dontaku-2016-results-kenny-omega-vs-michael-elgin-i-c-title-match-211831|title=NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2016 results: Kenny Omega vs. Michael Elgin I-C title match|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=2016-04-27|accessdate=2016-04-28|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**''Rise of the Terminator'' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Suicide|Suicide]] [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Somersault|somersault]] [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Senton|senton]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresucentral.com/omega.html|title=Kenny Omega|accessdate=2016-04-11|work=Puroresu Central}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling throws#Fireman's carry slam|Rolling fireman's carry slam]] followed by a [[moonsault]]<ref name=G12016FinalsPWT>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/15/radicans-njpw-g1-climax-night-19-review-omega-vs-goto-finals-g1-tournament-plus-roh-title-overall-reax-amazing-tournament/|title=Radican's NJPW G1 Climax Night 19 Review – Omega vs. Goto in Finals of G1 Tournament, plus ROH Title & IWGP Tag Title matches; Overall Reax to amazing tournament|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2016-08-15|accessdate=2016-08-16|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/99805/njpw-new-beginning-niigata-coverage-new-intercontinental-champion-never-openweight-six-man-tag-champions-are-crowned.html?p=1|title=NJPW "New Beginning: Niigata" coverage- new Intercontinental Champion & NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Champions are crowned|last=Tees|first=David|date=2016-02-14|accessdate=2016-08-16|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/03/radicans-njpw-g1-climax-night-10-review-b-block-chaos-continues-naito-vs-honma-main-event-elgin-omega-overall-reax/|title=Radican's NJPW G1 Climax Night 10 Review – B Block Chaos continues, Naito vs. Honma main event, Elgin, Omega; Overall Reax|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2016-08-03|accessdate=2016-08-16|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/13/radicans-g1-climax-night-18-review-naito-vs-omega-epic-classic-b-block-finale-elgins-run-ends-overall-reax/|title=Radican's G1 Climax Night 18 Review – Naito vs. Omega epic classic B Block finale, Elgin’s run ends; Overall Reax|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=2016-08-13|accessdate=2016-08-16|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
**''Styles Clash''  ([[Facebuster#Belly-to-back inverted mat slam|Belly-to-back inverted mat slam]])<ref name=NYDashWON/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginnings-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kenny-omega-iwgp-ic-title-207526|title=NJPW New Beginnings: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kenny Omega for the IWGP IC Title|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2016-02-13|accessdate=2016-08-17|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref name=G12016FinalsPWT/> – 2016; parodied from [[A.J. Styles]]
**''Tony Jaa'' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Double knee|Running double knee strike]], with theatrics)<ref name="MySpace"/>
**''V-Trigger''<ref name=VTrigger>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/505256/|script-title=ja:【新日】ケニー　まさかのクリーンファイト宣言|date=2016-02-11|accessdate=2016-02-11|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Bicycle kick|Bicycle]] [[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee strike|knee strike]])
*'''With [[Kota Ibushi]]'''
**'''Double-team finishing moves'''
***''Golden Shower'' (Simultaneous [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#450° splash|450° splashes]] from the same turnbuckle)<ref name="Golden">{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/97032/Hidden-Highlights-02.16.09:-Issue-|title=Hidden Highlights 02.16.09: Issue #181|publisher=411Mania|accessdate=2009-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.purolove.com/misc/ddt/profiles/kotaibushi.php|title=Kota Ibushi's Purolove profile|publisher=Purolove|accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296341750 |title=Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |work=Wrestleview |date=2011-01-29 |accessdate=2011-01-31 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410054835/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296341750 |archivedate=2011-04-10 |df= }}</ref>
*** ''Golden-Trigger'' (Simultaneous [[Professional wrestling holds#Wrist lock|wrist-locks]] into [[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee strike|knee strikes]])
*'''[[Nickname]]s'''
**'''"Best Bout Machine"'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/682785/|script-title=ja:【新日本】オカダとＩＷＧＰ戦 ケニーが「危険すぎる」風潮に猛反論|date=2017-05-08|accessdate=2017-05-08|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**"Canadian X"<ref name="MySpace"/><ref name=Cage/>
**"The Cleaner"<ref name=PowerStruggle2014WON/>
**"The Cornerstone"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geekweek.com/2011/12/wrp-first-look-day-23.html|title=WRP First Look: Day 23|last=Katz|first=Jeff|date=2011-12-21|work=Geek Week|accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref>
**"The Destiny Flower"<ref name="MySpace"/><ref name=Cage/>
**"King of the Anywhere Match"<ref name=ROHIntroducing>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/Article.aspx?id=2375|title=Introducing Kenny Omega|date=2008-10-30|publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]|accessdate=2010-03-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113063051/http://rohwrestling.com/news/Article.aspx?id=2375|archivedate=January 13, 2010}}</ref>
**"The Master of the Dark Hadou"<ref name=ROHIntroducing/>
*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''
**"Attenzione" by Flashrider<ref name=CageThemes>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2906&page=15|title=Themes|accessdate=2014-11-10|work=Cagematch}}</ref> ([[Jersey All Pro Wrestling|JAPW]])
**"Dr. Wily I (Mega Man 20th Anniversary Techno Version)" by Ogeretsu Kun, Manami Ietel and Yuukichan's Papa<ref name=CageThemes/> ([[Dramatic Dream Team|DDT]])
**"Dr. Wily Stage 1 – Omegaman Mix" by Rock-Men<ref name=CageThemes/> (DDT)
**"[[Air Man ga Taosenai|Air Man ga Taosenai / I Cannot Defeat Airman]]" by Team.Nekokan (DDT; while a part of [[Golden Lovers|Golden☆Lovers]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UEyZa1LWcU|title=ゴールデン☆ラヴァーズ (Golden Lovers) Theme|work=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
**"Shot'Em" by [Q]Brick<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/qbrickmusic/shotembulletclub|title="Shot'Em" Bullet Club 2nd Theme|author=[Q]Brick|date=2014-05-22|accessdate=2014-11-10|publisher=[[SoundCloud]]}}</ref> ([[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|NJPW]]; used while a part of [[Bullet Club]])
**'''"Devil's Sky"''' by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref name=RML>{{cite web|url=http://rmlabel-bg.strikingly.com/|title=Prowrestle theme music list|last=Kitamura|first=Yonosuke|accessdate=2015-07-07|work=RMLabel|language=Japanese}}</ref> (NJPW)
**"Devil's Sky (Tokyo Dome 2016 Ver.)" by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref name=RML/>
**"Devil's Sky (Tokyo Dome 2017 Ver.)" by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/82273|script-title=ja:【3月1日（水）発売！】エルガン、オスプレイ、Sanada、高橋ヒロムの曲も収録!! 入場テーマ曲集「NJPWグレイテストミュージック V」が登場!!|date=2017-01-30|accessdate=2017-01-30|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
[[File:Kenny Omega IWGP Intercontinental Champion.jpg|right|thumb|upright|Omega is a former [[IWGP Intercontinental Champion]].]]
[[File:Kenny Omega IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.JPG|thumb|upright|The two-time [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion]] during one of his reigns.]]
[[File:Kenny Omega IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.jpg|thumb|upright|Omega became the inaugural [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion]].]]
[[file:Kenny Omega Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight Championship challenge right certificate.jpg|thumb|upright|Winning the 2016 [[G1 Climax]] made Omega the first non-Japanese winner.]]
*'''[[4 Front Wrestling]]'''
**4FW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name=CageTitle/>
*'''[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[World Junior Heavyweight Championship (AJPW)|World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[World Junior Heavyweight Championship (AJPW)#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=DDT/><ref name=AJPW102311/>
*'''Canadian Wrestling's Elite'''
**CWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Danny Duggan]]<ref name=CageTitle/>
**CWE Tag Team Championship Tournament (2010) – with Danny Duggan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=51320|title=CWE Stand By Your Man|accessdate=2010-06-20|work=Cagematch}}</ref>
*'''Canadian Wrestling Federation'''
**CWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="CWF"/>
*'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[DDT Extreme Division Championship]] ([[DDT Extreme Division Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=DDT012713/>
**[[KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] ([[KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with Gota Ihashi and [[Kota Ibushi]] (1),<ref name=DDT052613/> and [[Daisuke Sasaki]] and Kota Ibushi (1)<ref name=DDT041214/>
**[[KO-D Openweight Championship]] ([[KO-D Openweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=NeverMind2012/>
**[[KO-D Tag Team Championship]] ([[KO-D Tag Team Championship#Title history|3 times]]) – with Kota Ibushi (2) and Michael Nakazawa (1)<ref name=DDT/><ref name=CageTitle>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=2906&page=11|title=Cagematch title listings}}</ref>
**Nihonkai Six Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mr. #6 and [[Riho]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=52648|title=DDT What Are You Doing? 2010|work=Cagematch|accessdate=2010-07-04}}</ref>
**King of DDT (2012)<ref name=KingofDDT2012/>
**Best Match Award (2012) <small>vs. Kota Ibushi on August 18</small><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356015675/ | title=<ヨシヒコ編集ジチョー主義>2012年DDTを各賞で振り返る | date=2012-12-21 | accessdate=2012-12-22 | work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130110185602/http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356015675/ | archivedate=2013-01-10 | df= }}</ref>
*'''Japan Indie Awards'''
** Best Bout Award (2008) <small>vs. Kota Ibushi on August 06</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kimagure-guda.jugem.jp/?eid=1205/|title=【【ﾌﾟﾛﾚｽ】輝く！日本インディー大賞２００８ を見ました。|date=2008-12-30|accessdate=2017-09-27|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**Best Bout Award (2012) <small>vs. Kota Ibushi on August 18</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356977228/|title=【インディー大賞】飯伏vsケニーがベストバウト受賞|date=2012-12-31|accessdate=2013-01-22|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130215192458/http://www.ddtpro.com/report/ddt/article/1356977228/|archivedate=2013-02-15|df=}}</ref>
**Best Bout Award (2014) <small>with Kota Ibushi vs. [[Konosuke Takeshita]] and [[Tetsuya Endo (wrestler)|Tetsuya Endo]] on September 28</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/ddtpro/18649/|title=【後楽園リポート】トーナメント決勝戦は宮本裕向&木高イサミvs火野裕士&岡林裕二!!／インディー大賞MVPはHarashima／Takaのパートナーは小鹿|date=2014-12-31|accessdate=2014-12-31|work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
*'''[[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[JAPW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[JAPW Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=DDT/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htjapw.html|title=JAPW Heavyweight Title History|author=Tsakiries, Phil|year=2008|publisher=Solie's Title Histories}}</ref>
**[[JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=JAPWLH/>
*'''MainStream Wrestling'''
**Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Championship (3 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/canada/can-uni-j.html|title=Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2010-11-16|work=Puroresu Dojo}}</ref>
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance]]'''
**NWA Canadian X Championship (1 time)<ref name=OWOW/>
*'''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[IWGP Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])<ref name=TheNewBeginninginNiigata/>
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champions|2 times]])<ref name=WK9/><ref name=Okayama2015/>
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Kota Ibushi<ref name=DDT/><ref name=NJPW101110/>
**[[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=G1SpecialWON/>
**[[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions|2 times]]) – with [[The Young Bucks|Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson]]<ref name=HonorRising2016/><ref name=WrestlingDontaku2016/>
**[[G1 Climax]] ([[G1 Climax#2016|2016]])<ref name=G12016/>
**[[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship#Inaugural tournament|IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2017)]]<ref name=G1SpecialWON/>
**New Japan Pro-Wrestling Best Bout (2016) <small>vs. [[Tetsuya Naito]] on August 13</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/77944|title=「アナタの2016年・新日本プロレス・ベストバウト」Twitterファン投票の結果発表！|work=NJPW.co.jp|publisher=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref></small><ref>{{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2016 |title=オリジナル インタビュー 2016年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=Japanese |url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_270|website=njpwworld.com|publisher=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|time=00:25:34}}</ref>
**New Japan Pro-Wrestling Best Bout (2017) <small>vs. [[Kazuchika Okada]] on June 11</small><ref>{{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2017 |title=オリジナル インタビュー 2017年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=Japanese |url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_288|website=njpwworld.com|publisher=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|time=00:57:56}}</ref>
**New Japan Pro-Wrestling MVP (2017)<ref>{{cite AV media|date=December 19, 2017 |title=オリジナル インタビュー 2017年12月19日 もうすぐイッテンヨン！新日本プロレス大忘年会！|language=Japanese |url=https://njpwworld.com/p/o_original_0008_288|website=njpwworld.com|publisher=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|time=01:05:05}}</ref>
*'''Premier Championship Wrestling'''
**PCW Heavyweight Championship (4 times)<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=DDT/><ref name=PCW2008/>
**PCW Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Rawskillz (1)<ref name=OWOW/> and Chris Stevens (1)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ijaydesigns.com/PCW/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1313082779&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&|title=Surprise Returns, Shocking Developments at PCW's Boiling Point!|date=2011-08-11|accessdate=2011-08-13|publisher=Premier Championship Wrestling}}</ref>
**Premier Cup (2005, 2007)<ref name=OWOW/>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]'''
**[[PWG World Championship]] ([[List of PWG World Champions|1 time]])<ref name=DDT/><ref name=BOLA2009/>
**[[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)|Battle of Los Angeles]] ([[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)#2009|2009]])<ref name=BOLA2009/>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 5 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2017.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2017|accessdate=2017-08-30|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Match of the Year|Match of the Year]] (2017)  {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11]]}}<ref name="PWI Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|publisher=[[Kappa Publishing Group]]|accessdate=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2017) {{small|vs. Kazuchika Okada}}<ref name="PWI Awards"/>
*'''''SoCal Uncensored'''''
**Match of the Year (2017) <small>vs. [[Tomohiro Ishii]] (NJPW, July 2)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2018/01/25/announcing-winners-2017-southern-california-pro-wrestling-year-end-awards/|title=Announcing the Winners of the 2017 Southern California Pro-Wrestling Year End Awards|date=2018-01-25|accessdate=2018-01-25|work=SoCal Uncensored|language=English}}</ref>
*'''''[[Sports Illustrated]]'''''
**Wrestler of the Year (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|title=Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=2017-12-29|accessdate=2017-12-30|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref>
*'''''[[Tokyo Sports]]'''''
**[[Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards#Best Bout Award|Best Bout Award]] (2010) <small>with Kota Ibushi vs. [[Prince Devitt]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]] (NJPW, October 11)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2343|title=2010 Tokyo Sports awards – New Japan involvement|date=2010-12-09|accessdate=2010-12-09|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref>
**Best Bout Award (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada (NJPW, January 4)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/858178/|script-title=ja:【プロレス大賞】１・４オカダｖｓケニーがベストバウト　ケニー「権威ある賞」|date=2017-12-14|accessdate=2017-12-13|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**[[Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards#Technique Award|Technique Award]] (2016)<ref name=TokyoSports2016Awards>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/628622/|script-title=ja:【プロレス大賞】内藤哲也がＭＶＰ初受賞！　ベストバウトはＧ１丸藤ｖｓオカダ|date=2016-12-14|accessdate=2016-12-14|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
*'''''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**5 Star Match (2016) <small>vs. Tetsuya Naito on August 13</small><ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17851597/kenny-omega-breaks-japan-wrestling-barriers-become-true-champion|title=Kenny Omega breaks through Japan's wrestling barriers to become a true champion|last=Fiorvanti|first=Tim|date=2016-10-22|accessdate=2016-10-23|work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
**6 Star Match (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada on January 4</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/18413480/okada-omega-put-show-wrestle-kingdom-11-new-japan-pro-wrestling|title=Okada-Omega classic highlights Wrestle Kingdom 11 card for NJPW|last=Fiorvanti|first=Tim|date=2017-01-05|accessdate=2017-01-10|work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
**6¼ Star Match (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada on June 11</small><ref name=WON061917>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-match-2017-omega-vs-okada-ii-248976|title=Dave Meltzer's top-rated match of 2017: Omega vs. Okada II|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2017-12-31|accessdate=2017-12-31|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**6 Star Match (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada on August 12</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-matches-2017-omega-vs-okada-iii-248946|title=Dave Meltzer's top-rated matches of 2017: Omega vs. Okada III|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2017-12-30|accessdate=2017-12-30|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**5¾ Star Match (2017) <small>vs. Tetsuya Naito on August 13</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/dave-meltzers-top-rated-matches-2017-kenny-omega-vs-tetsuya-naito-248851|title=Dave Meltzer's top-rated matches of 2017: Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=2017-12-29|accessdate=2017-12-30|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**5 Star Match (2018) <small>vs. [[Chris Jericho]] on January 4</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/january-15-2018-wrestling-observer-newsletter-njpw-wrestlekingdom-12-review-plus-tons-news-249631 |title=January 15, 2018 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW WrestleKingdom 12 review, plus tons of news|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 11, 2018|accessdate=January 11, 2018|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**5 Star Match (2018) <small>with Kota Ibushi vs. [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson) on March 25</small>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-discussion-and-more-253601|title=WOR: 2017 WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER AWARDS DISCUSSION AND MORE!|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=March 15, 2018|accessdate=March 15, 2018|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Pro Wrestling Match of the Year|Pro Wrestling Match of the Year]] (2017) <small>vs. Kazuchika Okada on January 4</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-discussion-and-more-253601|title=WOR: 2017 WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER AWARDS DISCUSSION AND MORE!|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=March 15, 2018|accessdate=March 15, 2018|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Wrestling Maneuver|Best Wrestling Maneuver]] (2016, 2017) <small>One-Winged Angel</small><ref>{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = March 6, 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-awards-discussion-and-more-253601|title=WOR: 2017 WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER AWARDS DISCUSSION AND MORE!|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=March 15, 2018|accessdate=March 15, 2018|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

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