By G. Mudalige, Jadetimes Staff
G. Mudalige is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Technology & Innovation
Pro-Wrestling NOAH has officially confirmed the in-ring return of former WWE Tag Team Champion Omos at their much-anticipated New Year 2025 event on January 1. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about Omos’s involvement in Japanese wrestling. The towering 7ft 4in star has been absent from action since his participation in the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, but his comeback is set to shake the wrestling world.
The promotion had teased the appearance of a mystery partner, referred to as "X," to team up with Jack Morris in a match against Naomichi Marufuji and Takashi Sugiura for the GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. During a press conference held on December 27, Omos was revealed as the enigmatic contender, marking his debut with Pro-Wrestling NOAH. The former champion expressed his confidence, asserting that he would secure the championship even if his partner, Morris, failed to deliver on the day of the match.
Omos’s return to the ring in Japan is a major milestone for his career. Best known for his time in WWE, the Nigerian giant gained widespread recognition for his partnership with AJ Styles and his high-profile WrestleMania feud against Brock Lesnar. His imposing presence and dominant in-ring style make him a formidable contender, and fans are eager to witness his impact on the Japanese wrestling scene.
In addition to Omos’s match, the New Year 2025 event will feature several other thrilling bouts, including a clash between WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and Ulka Sasaki. Nakamura’s involvement highlights the growing collaboration between global wrestling promotions and underscores the event’s international appeal.
Omos’s return has also reignited conversations about his views on WWE’s current talent roster. During an appearance on The Undertaker’s Patreon, Omos shared his thoughts on Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker. He emphasized the importance of building Breakker’s character to a level comparable to Brock Lesnar’s legendary status. Reflecting on his own experiences facing Lesnar, Omos noted that Lesnar’s established dominance made their feud compelling and advised WWE to similarly elevate Breakker’s credibility before positioning him against top-tier opponents.
"My personal opinion, and maybe you can agree or disagree with me, I think [he might need] some more building him to that point because I just remember wrestling Brock last year," Omos explained. "I think before you put him with me, you want to give him a lot more equity first. That way, people feel like he’s on top of the world, like he’s gone through everybody, and he’s become the unstoppable machine that he is. Then they say, ‘What are you going to do with a giant?’ That makes for an even better story overall.”
As Omos prepares for his debut in Pro-Wrestling NOAH, fans are eagerly anticipating his performance and the potential new chapter in his wrestling career. With his unmatched size and undeniable charisma, his presence at The New Year 2025 event is set to be a game-changer, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most dominant forces in professional wrestling.
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