Will Ospreay Calls Out Kenny Omega For Lack Of IWGP US Title Defenses, Accuses AEW Of Focusing On Preventing Fights

Will Ospreay fires shots not only at Kenny Omega, but All Elite Wrestling.

In the closing moments of AEW Dynamite last week, Will Ospreay returned to the promotion, attacking Kenny Omega from behind, blasting him with a superkick before hitting a pair of Hidden Blades on Omega to close the show.

Speaking with NJPW’s official website, Ospreay addressed the fact that Kenny has only defended the IWGP United States title once in AEW since capturing it earlier this year.

“Well I mean, it’s not their property, so I don’t really blame them. I take full responsibility for that, it’s my job and my obligation to make sure it stays with our wonderful Lion Mark and on that blue canvas. But it is what it is. When you put the title on the line against all comers and all challengers… I don’t represent the flag that’s on that belt, but I represent the work ethic behind it. The work ethic behind that title I guess has gone since it’s gone to Kenny, but once again, it’s not their obligation. AEW aren’t part of the IWGP committee, it’s not their obligation to host title defenses. I’m sure it’s a hassle to get even Jeff Cobb to come over for a title match. It must be a pain in the arse, and their focusing on the Elite and trying to stop people from fighting each other backstage, do you know what I mean? So once again, I take full responsibility, that’s my fault. All that rehab I did, all the incredible matches I had with Finlay, and Naito and Shota, I’ve got to get it back. I will, it’s my red leather and gold, and I’ll get it back,” 

Will Ospreay

Ospreay also competed on last week’s edition of AEW Rampage.

Kenny recently stated if Will is not able to beat him at Forbidden Door, he has no obligation to return to Japan.

H/T to Fightful

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