Kenny Omega thinks he's bringing a NJPW event everyone can appreciate to Florida.
On Monday, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced they will be putting on a wrestling event during the CEO Fighting Game Championships. The event will be in Daytona Beach, Florida on June 29th about a week before the NJPW event in San Francisco. Kenny Omega has been involved with the CEO event in past years and is a fan of and participant in eSports. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Kenny Omega said how proud he was about his role in the wrestling event this year.
“I’ve put together a card I’m really proud of. It’s going to be a great all-around show,” said Omega.
New Japan Pro Wrestling has been learning more about competitive video gaming according to Omega and he also appreciates the support CEO has given him. He organized the NJPW show as a way to give back to the CEO event.
"I really wanted to give back, and the best way for me to do that is with a wrestling show. You always have that self-doubt, and I’ve asked myself, ‘How many people will want to watch this?’ But I really feel bringing a full-scale New Japan show will be something that everyone there can appreciate," said Omega.
Already announced for the NJPW show at the CEO Fighting Championship are wrestlers like Omega, Jushin Liger, Kota Ibushi, and Tetsuya Naito.
The full interview with Omega can be found at SI.com.
