Kenny Omega has been sidelined for nearly a year due to diverticulitis, and he admits he would have been content with his career if forced to retire. Omega is now preparing for his return to the ring against Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty. He recently sat down with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for an interview where he discussed his time away from wrestling and more. Below are some highlights from the conversation (h/t to Wrestling Inc):
Kenny Omega on being satisfied with his legacy if he’d had to retire:
“I’ve done more than I ever could’ve dreamed of in wrestling. So I was at peace with the thought that ‘If this could spell the end, then would I be happier or would I be at peace with everything I’ve done in the industry?’ And I had really humble goals for myself. So the answer to that is yes. I’m extremely happy with what I’ve done, the people I’ve met, the lives I’ve touched, and maybe the lives that have touched me. I’m in a much better place because of the world of wrestling.”
Kenny Omega on Finding Peace with Possibly Not Going Out on His Own Terms:
“In terms of maybe not being able to go out in the way that I wanted to, I don’t think many people do get that choice. I don’t think there are many people at all that can select how they go out, and end up being fine with that and okay with that. I feel like there’s always that perfect storybook ending that you search for, and if you don’t get it, and you’ve seen this probably many times before in your time, people will retire and they’ll unretire over and over and over again, because they’re always searching for that Cinderella story, or that storybook ending where you’re going to get exactly what you wanted, and go out in the way you hope to. And I just think that, because of everything I have done, was able to do and was blessed enough to accomplish, that if I asked for more, I would just be selfish at this point.”
