Is Kenny Omega Japanese?

Is Kenny Omega Japanese?

Despite wrestling in Japan and being the IWGP Heavyweight Champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Kenny Omega is not Japanese. He was born in Canada, where he grew up around the Winnipeg area.

Where did Kenny Omega grow up?

Before Kenny Omega became “The Cleaner” of professional wrestling, he was a hockey goalie. Growing up in the Winnipeg suburb of Transcona, Omega -– whose real name is Tyson Smith -–grew an affinity and talent for the winter sport, so naturally, Omega dreamed of making his living on the ice.

Is Kenny Omega really the best wrestler?

One thing that makes Omega’s run from 2018 to 2021 is the fact he was dealing with multiple injuries; from a severe shoulder injury to vertigo. If wrestling had an equivalent to Michael Jordan’s flu game, it would Omega’s 3-year run dealing with these injuries and still being the best wrestler in the world.

Does Kenny Omega have vertigo?

This past November, Omega shared that he had been dealing with vertigo for a great deal of time. He remembers when the bout with vertigo started and it first came about in 2017 during a G1 Block final against Kazuchika Okada.