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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Omos to return to WWE programming soon? Nigerian star has this to say
It's been a while since fans last saw Omos in a WWE ring. Known for his towering presence and powerhouse style, the Nigerian Giant has quietly stepped out of the weekly spotlight in recent months. His last WWE appearance came in April 2024, when he featured in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown. Since then, Omos has been off the radar, sparking questions, speculation, and plenty of curiosity among fans and wrestling insiders. Now, in a new interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Omos has spoken openly about his situation. He's not injured. He hasn't been forgotten. He's waiting for the right time to make an impact again. The 7-foot-3 WWE star also opened up about his time in Japan, why he sees himself as a special attraction, and how WWE legend The Undertaker continues to guide him through key moments of his career. His comments give fans a rare look behind the curtain and make it clear that Omos is far from finished. 'I'm just waiting': Omos on being absent from WWE programming Omos must have the best laugh ever WWE fans would love to see him back Omos made it clear that his absence is part of a bigger picture. He called himself a 'special attraction' in WWE, someone who appears for big moments, not every week. 'I don't know. I'm just waiting,' he told YouTuber Chris Van Vliet. 'I'm kind of in a scenario where I'm like a special attraction. Whenever that time comes, I'm ready.' That kind of role isn't new in wrestling, but for someone still early in their career, it's unique, and it speaks to how WWE views his presence. During his break from WWE programming, Omos spent time competing in Japan's Pro Wrestling NOAH. He teamed up with Jack Morris to win the GHC Tag Team titles at the beginning of 2025, a huge moment in his career. Although their reign was short-lived, the trip meant a lot to Omos. He shared how excited he was just to be there, especially after hearing Great Muta name-drop him in an interview as someone he wanted to see wrestle in Japan. He also credited The Undertaker as a massive influence during this time. Omos explained how 'Taker has become a mentor figure, someone he speaks with often for advice. 'He can't be my dad, sorry Taker, but he's been such a great influence on me,' Omos said. 'I always ask, what would Undertaker do?' Right now, there's no clear date for his return. But Omos made it clear that he's not idle; rather, he's just being patient. Whether it's another showdown with a top name or a surprise return on a major stage, the Nigerian Giant sounds ready. And when the moment comes, he wants to make sure it's unforgettable.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: Update On Omos' WWE Status
Photo Credit: WWE Did WWE bench Omos after a successful stint in Pro Wrestling NOAH? Back in January, Omos had a very promising month as a member of the Pro Wrestling NOAH roster. He even captured the GHC Tag Team Titles with Jack Morris. Advertisement However, after a successful title defense on January 25, Omos got on the microphone and announced that he was heading back to WWE and handed his title over to Daga. Despite this, Omos hasn't been seen on WWE programming since. As a matter of fact, Omos hasn't competed inside a WWE ring since last April. Leaving him seemingly benched by the company without any rhyme or reason. So what's going on with the big man? According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Omos isn't injured and is ready to work and perform for the company when called upon. Despite that, he hasn't been brought up recently in any creative discussions. A source from NOAH whom Sapp spoke with said Omos made a good impression there, and they believe the company would be happy to have him back if the opportunity arose. Advertisement Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. READ MORE: Nick Khan: We're Always The Underdog At WWE, We Don't Sign And Bench Talent What do you make of this report? Does it make any sense for WWE to pull Omos from his run in Pro Wrestling Noah just to bench him? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comment section below. The post Report: Update On Omos' WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Surprising WWE Update on Absent 'Monday Night Raw' Star
There has been a notable absence on the "WWE Raw" brand. WWE has been loading up "WrestleMania 41" weekend with a slew of significant names. The company will be putting together the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on "Friday Night SmackDown" to get as much talent involved for the big weekend in Las Vegas. Advertisement Many fans are wondering if a particular member of the "Monday Night Raw" roster will be involved in the match. The absent talent in question is Omos, who hasn't appeared on WWE TV since the April 5, 2024 episode of "WWE SmackDown." Omos competed in the battle royal. Fightful reports that Omos still remains out of creative discussions as far as a full-time return to WWE TV is concerned. This is a surprising update for fans, given that Omos was recently pulled from a successful tour in Japan under the Pro Wrestling NOAH banner. The assumption was that Omos was removed from the tour because WWE had plans for "The Nigerian Giant." Omos reportedly impressed NOAH officials, and the company would welcome him back if given the opportunity. Omos had a brief reign as one half of the GHC Tag Team Champions. He teamed with Jack Morris to capture the gold from Naomichi Marufuji and Takashi Sugiura. Advertisement When WWE decided to pull Omos from Japan, NOAH was forced to vacate the tag team gold. Omos was never beaten in the seven matches he worked for NOAH. It's also been reported that WWE officials were impressed by Omos' run in Japan, which has led to even more questions about the company's decision to take him off the tour if he wasn't going to be used in the United States. Related: Massive NJPW Rumor Killer on Former Champion Joining 'AEW Dynamite'
