WWE superstar Omos is making waves in the world of professional wrestling once again. After a successful stint in WWE, He has now set his sights on conquering the Japanese wrestling scene with his recent victory at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s annual New Year’s Day event.
The 30-year-old teamed up with Jack Morris to win the GHC Tag Team Championships at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s New Year 2025 event on January 1st. They defeated the reigning champions, Naomichi Marufuji and Takashi Sugiura, to capture the titles.
This is a big achievement for, and his win means he’s ready for more matches in the next few days. On January 2, Omos, Morris, and Yu Owada won against El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Galeno Del Mal, and Saxon Huxley. NOAH has also confirmed that the former WWE star will compete at least three more times in January 2025.
OMOS HAS PINNED NAOMICHI MARUFUJI AND WON THE GHC HEAVYWEIGHT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #NOAH_GHC pic.twitter.com/VGtBc0LzAj
— conner (@winterweather) January 1, 2025
This schedule differs from what WWE fans are accustomed to seeing. He hasn’t been on TV since April 2024, when he participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. His last singles match on TV was a win in May 2023.
The Undertaker talks Omos’ absence and WWE comeback
Omos, known for his intimidating physique, has been absent from WWE recently. While he’s finding success elsewhere, The Undertaker’s words about him seem to ring true. A few months back, during a Q&A on his *Six Feet Under* podcast, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker shared his thoughts on Omos’ absence and his future.
“He is a modern day Andre — Someone like Omos doesn't need to ever be pinned — He is a walking, breathing, living attraction”
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) November 18, 2024
— The Undertaker on Omos pic.twitter.com/FVsK2bp1dT
The Undertaker called Omos the potential “guardian of the castle,” a role he once held. The Hall of Famer sees him as a unique attraction that protects WWE from threats. “He will be the one that decides who comes and who goes in a storytelling aspect,” The Undertaker said, adding, “I just hope that we get some guys coming down the road that actually can pose a physical threat to you.”
