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Kenny Omega misses AEW Grand Slam in Mexico after health concerns

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Kenny Omega misses AEW Grand Slam in Mexico after health concerns

Summary

Kenny Omega did not attend the AEW Grand Slam Mexico event held on August 13, 2026. Omega had replaced MJF on the promotional poster but ultimately stayed home, raising speculation from Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live about his absence. Alvarez suggested Omega's health issues related to diverticulitis may have influenced his decision to avoid travel to Mexico, where illnesses are frequently reported among wrestlers. Omega returned to AEW television after the Grand Slam event, confronting Will Ospreay but indicating he would not assist him further.

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Key Details

•AEW Grand Slam Mexico took place on August 13, 2026.
•Kenny Omega replaced MJF on the event's promotional poster.
•Health concerns related to diverticulitis likely kept Omega from traveling.
•Will Ospreay called out Omega for his absence during a promo.
•Omega later confronted Ospreay on AEW television.

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5:35 PMWrestling Inc — Bryan Alvarez Speculates On Why Kenny Omega Didn't Travel To Mexico For AEW Grand Slam

What they're saying

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After replacing MJF on the poster from AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Kenny Omega wasn't on the show. On Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez weighed in.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman)

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