Absent WWE Star May Be Sent to Another Promotion: Report

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WWE Superstar Omos could soon be making his presence felt outside of the company once again.
After a successful special run in Japan earlier this year, a new report suggests "The Nigerian Giant" may be heading to Mexico next.
According to a report from WrestleVotes, WWE has had internal discussions about sending Omos to Lucha Libre AAA. The potential move would be part of a unique strategy to build him into a global, special attraction.
The Plan To Build An Attraction
The report from WrestleVotes indicates that WWE wants to mirror the success of Omos's brief but impactful run with Pro Wrestling NOAH this past winter. The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.
"WWE creative has discussed sending Omos to AAA for a run, similar to his brief NOAH stint this past winter," the report stated. "Per source, the idea is to further establish him as a true special attraction outside the WWE bubble."
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A Modern Day Giant
The "special attraction" is a time-honored tradition in professional wrestling, with the most famous example being the legendary Andre the Giant.
These larger-than-life superstars are often booked sparingly to protect their mystique and are presented as unbeatable, must-see forces of nature. WWE's reported strategy with Omos seems to follow this classic booking philosophy.
Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France.
Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France.
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Omos's WWE career has seen him in high-profile spots, including a reign as Raw Tag Team Champion with AJ Styles and major WrestleMania matches against Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar.
However, booking a superstar of his immense size on a weekly basis can be a creative challenge. Sending him on special "tours" to other promotions allows him to have dominant performances and build his reputation as a global monster.
The potential move to AAA is made possible by the current, thriving partnership between WWE and the Mexican promotion. In recent months, this "forbidden door" relationship has seen an unprecedented talent exchange.
WWE's Los Garza are the reigning AAA World Tag Team Champions, and NXT's Lola Vice recently competed on a major AAA show.
This collaboration makes the idea of a main roster WWE star like Omos appearing in AAA a very real possibility. Despite his long absence from WWE television—his last match was in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in April 2024—the company has shown its commitment to the giant.
In a recent interview, Omos confirmed that he had signed a new multi-year contract with WWE and has been training hard for his return.
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