Kenny Omega defeated Konosuke Takeshita Sunday night at AEW Revolution to capture the International Championship. His victory marked the culmination of his comeback from a battle with diverticulitis that was more than a year in the making.

Kenny Omega dethroned Konosuke Takeshita to become the AEW International Champion during Revolution. Omega was challenging Takeshita as his eighth title defense in 149 days as champion, serving as the latest installment of their saga stemming from their joint time in DDT Pro Wrestling thirteen years ago.

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Omega went on to say that he's had a year to clear his mind and refocus. He said he no longer has the extra baggage of the friends who left him behind or the extra baggage of being an EVP. He said AEW Revolution is not about revenge, it's about the gold, and he's taking it.

The Chadster suffered through Kenny Omega's offensive technical display at AEW Revolution, which Tony Khan booked just to cheese The Chadster off! 

Kenny Omega is the International Champion. Omega defeated Konoskue Takeshita at AEW Revolution on Sunday to win the title for the first time. In a closely-watched back and forth

Kenny Omega and Konosuke Takeshita paid tribute to a popular manga at AEW Revolution. At AEW Revolution, Konosuke Takeshita defended the AEW International Championship against Kenny Omega. The match was Omega’s return to action at a standard AEW pay-per-view for the first time in over a year,

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