In a move as surprising as it is colossal, WWE’s resident giant Omos will make his long-awaited return to the ring—this time in Japan. Pro Wrestling NOAH has announced that the 7’3” superstar will join their “The New Year” event on January 1, 2025. Omos will team up with Jack Morris to challenge Naomichi Marufuji and Takashi Sugiura for the prestigious GHC Tag Team Championship.
Jack Morris, who had been hyping a mystery partner for weeks, delivered on his promise of a massive reveal—almost literally. Omos’ inclusion was leaked early thanks to an inadvertent player profile on NOAH’s website, but the official announcement still sent shockwaves through the wrestling world.
Omos isn’t the only WWE star joining the festivities. United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura is also set to compete, facing Ulka Sasaki in a special singles match. This marks Nakamura’s second appearance with NOAH since 2023, when he faced The Great Muta in a memorable New Year’s Day clash.
For Omos, the January 1 bout will mark his first televised match since April’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. While he’s been featured on WWE’s live event circuit, his last one-on-one match came against Seth Rollins at Backlash 2023. WWE has primarily positioned Omos as a special attraction rather than a weekly regular, which makes his NOAH appearance all the more intriguing.
Will Omos shake off the ring rust and dominate his way to championship gold in Japan? The answer awaits at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s “The New Year” event, which is shaping up to be a can’t-miss spectacle for fans of international wrestling.