AJ Styles Doubts Kenny Omega Will Ever Jump to WWE: ‘He’s Put His Heart and Soul Into AEW’

Kenny Omega’s future has long been a topic of speculation among wrestling fans, but AJ Styles doesn’t see much of a case for a WWE run anytime soon — if ever.

Appearing on his own Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles was asked whether Omega might eventually make his way to WWE. His answer was essentially: why would he? In Styles’ view, Omega has invested so much of himself into AEW that a move to WWE doesn’t make obvious sense.

The timing of the question is notable. Omega recently captured his second AEW World Championship, dethroning MJF on AEW Dynamite Beach Break to reclaim the title. With that win, he’s now set to headline All In: London, where he’ll defend the championship against Will Ospreay in what figures to be one of the most anticipated matches on the card.

Styles and Omega share deep history — their matches in Japan and on the independent circuit in the mid-2010s are widely regarded among the best in that era of wrestling. Styles himself made the jump to WWE in 2016, going on to become a multi-time world champion, but his read on Omega is that the situations aren’t comparable. Omega has been a cornerstone of AEW since the promotion’s earliest days, playing a central role not only in the ring but behind the scenes as well.

With a world title reign underway and a massive London main event on the horizon, Omega’s AEW future looks as secure as it ever has — and at least one of his most respected peers seems to think that’s exactly where he belongs.