All Elite Wrestling star Kenny Omega has been hospitalized with serious health issues.
The 40-year-old wrestler also serves as executive vice president of AEW after helping to found Tony Khan’s company with The Young Bucks, and is currentlyWWE star Cody Rhodes has confirmed that he will be taking an “indefinite” hiatus.
Omega explained that he has been trying to fight the pain “as best I can” but is now forced to step away from the ring.
“I can’t express this well,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself in the hospital. He is out indefinitely. I tried to push through the pain for as long as possible until it got too bad.
“Luckily the doctors caught me at that time. I’ll be on my way, so until then, enjoy wrestling!”
According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, the former world champion “has been sick all of last week,” including his match against Ethan Page at AEW Collision.
The reporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “He still continued to fight and promote, and after seeing a doctor, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with diverticulitis.” Get well soon, Kenny. ”
According to the NHS, ‘Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are conditions that affect the large intestine (intestine) and cause tummy (abdominal) pain and other symptoms. They are caused by small bulges or pouches in the intestinal wall called diverticula. I will.”
Fans and fellow wrestlers were quick to pay tribute to Omega and rally around him during the difficult time.
“Sending you healing scissors Kenny✂️❤️🩹 Feeling better,” AEW star Anthony Bowens wrote, while former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker tweeted, “Omega👊🏻.”
Ricky Starks, who was scheduled to team up with Big Bill to take on Omega and Chris Jericho on the December 30th episode of AEW Collision, responded:
“This man has been through a lot. Healing thoughts for Kenny ❤️,” added podcaster @MissKateface, while fan @RossWBermanIV said, “Pro wrestling is better off with Kenny Omega.” I hope he’s back soon, but it would be a shame if he’s not the one who bought himself some time to rest and recover. get well. ‘
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