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Kenny Omega proposes three-way match at NJPW Power Struggle
Kenny Omega has proposed a three-way match with Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin at NJPW’s Power Struggle event in Hiroshima on November 3.
The proposal followed Omega’s surprise appearance at King of Pro Wrestling, where Tsuji retained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Ryohei Oiwa.
Tsuji is the reigning champion, while Boltin had also stepped forward as a possible challenger.
Omega wants to become a world champion again after losing the AEW World Championship to Will Ospreay.
He says a win at Power Struggle should earn him a one-on-one title match against Tsuji, likely at Wrestle Kingdom 21.
The proposed three-way match has not yet been officially announced.
NJPW is expected to make official match announcements in the coming days.
Kenny Omega proposed a three-way match with Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin at NJPW Power Struggle.
The proposed match is a non-title bout scheduled for November 3 in Hiroshima.
Omega said a victory should guarantee him an IWGP Heavyweight Championship shot.
The proposal followed Omega’s surprise appearance at King of Pro Wrestling, where Tsuji retained his title against Ryohei Oiwa.
If Omega wins, he could face Tsuji for the championship at Wrestle Kingdom 21.
- Who
- Kenny Omega proposed a match involving himself, Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin.
- What
- A non-title three-way match at Power Struggle, with Omega seeking a guaranteed IWGP Heavyweight Championship shot.
- When
- November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Hiroshima, Japan.
- Why
- Omega said he wants to become a world champion again and wants a guaranteed title shot.
Kenny Omega
Yota Tsuji
Where to challenge
Kenny Omega
Omega called out Tsuji for not coming to the United States for Forbidden Door earlier that year.
Yota Tsuji
Tsuji told Omega he would have to come to Japan to challenge him.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Tsuji retained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Ryohei Oiwa.
Omega appeared by video to challenge Tsuji, who told him to come to Japan.
Omega appeared in person and laid out Tsuji and Boltin, then proposed a three-way match at Power Struggle.
Power Struggle is scheduled to take place in Hiroshima.
- Proposed match
- Kenny Omega vs. Yota Tsuji vs. Oleg Boltin
- Event
- NJPW Power Struggle 2026
- Date and venue
- November 3, 2026, in Hiroshima
- Possible title opportunity
- A win could lead to an IWGP Heavyweight Championship match against Tsuji at Wrestle Kingdom 21
- Previous title match
- Tsuji retained against Ryohei Oiwa at King of Pro Wrestling
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