Jim Ross is afraid of losing 224lb star permanently from AEW TV: "Guys like that don't come along all the time"
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross revealed that he is not ready to lose a former world champion permanently from AEW TV. JR also believes that stars like that can't be produced all the time.
The 224-pound star in question is the former AEW World Champion, Kenny Omega. Kenny has been absent from All Elite TV due to a serious medical condition. He recently appeared on New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Power Struggle event and announced that he will make his in-ring return at WrestleDynasty on January 5, 2025.
With Omega making his return on NJPW instead of AEW, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross spoke about his fear of possibly losing The Cleaner permanently from All Elite TV. Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross also stated that talents like Omega don't come along often:
"So you know, we’ll see. But Kenny Omega is one of my favorites. I’m just selfish, I want my guys to be front and center… I just don’t want to lose Kenny Omega permanently from AEW television. He’s too good, he’s just really, really good. And guys like that don’t come along all the time. They don’t grow on trees, as the little cliche goes. But they know they don’t come along, but only a few times in a lifetime. So you hate to lose a guy that’s got that much talent, that much first versatility.” [H/T Ringside News]
Jim Ross on Kenny Omega saying AEW doesn't need him
Recently, Kenny Omega shockingly stated that AEW doesn't need him right now after making his return to NJPW. Jim Ross completely disagreed with Omega's statement that Tony Khan's promotion doesn't need him.
Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim said the following:
"Kenny Omega is one of the best workers in the world, and him saying 'they don't need me.' We don't need the best worker in the world? I think you're wrong there Kenny. That's a blow to me."
Only time will tell when Omega is bound for a return to All Elite Wrestling.