Kenny Omega Admits He Returned To Wrestling Too Early After Life-Threatening Diverticulitis

Kenny Omega is finally feeling better after his battle with diverticulitis, but he admits he made a big mistake when he rushed back into the ring.

During an interview with Haley Miller of Vice Magazine, Omega spoke honestly about his recovery from the serious illness he suffered in late 2023. The condition nearly cost him his life, and although he eventually returned to wrestling, he now believes that decision happened much sooner than it should have.

Omega explained that healing from diverticulitis takes a long time, and jumping back into a demanding schedule made things harder on his body. Instead of helping his comeback, returning too soon slowed his recovery and made it tough to get his energy back.

While discussing how difficult it was to rebuild his strength and stamina, Omega admitted that the early return created setbacks that lingered longer than he expected.

“I’m just still a little tiny bit on the mend, because it’s a process that takes a long time. Plus, I came back way too early, so I hindered my own full recovery because of the schedule that I took [on] probably a year and a half too soon, which it is what it is, but we here we are. Finally, I’ve been able to find the equation. I’ve been able to figure out a diet, a workout plan, and a way to stay as healthy as possible and get results, which is the most important part. It was really difficult to regain usable energy. It was tough to feel like I had any spring left in my step.”

Omega also shared that things are finally starting to improve. He said finding the right diet and workout routine made a big difference, helping him regain strength and feel more like himself again.

His comments give fans a clearer picture of what really happened behind the scenes during his comeback. Even though he made it back to the ring, the process wasn’t as smooth as it may have looked from the outside.

Now that Omega says he has figured out what works for his body, attention turns to how far he can go in this next stage of his career and whether his health can fully hold up long-term.

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