Wrestling’s “forbidden door” would cease to exist without Kenny Omega.
Omega generated a wave of interest during his run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, especially as leader of Bullet Club. That popularity reached its zenith after Omega won the IWGP heavyweight championship from Kazuchika Okada in June 2018, with the momentum carrying into the launch of AEW in 2019.
While Omega was making magic as AEW champion, speculation still circulated of another rematch against Okada—yet this time, with the AEW belt on the line. The thought of a match against Kota Ibushi or Will Ospreay, or any other diverse array of matchups, caused all kinds of debate as to what would happen if that forbidden door ever burst open.