Kenny Omega faced Bad Dude Tito in a match on the June 11 episode of AEW Collision.
What happened?
The match was a surprise for Tito, who found out about it just the night before, on June 10.
Tito got a call on Tuesday asking if he was available to wrestle on Thursday.
He didn't know who his opponent was until Wednesday night, when a friend sent him a link to the AEW Twitter announcing the match against Kenny Omega.
Why it matters for Kenny Omega
This match came just days before Omega's match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
Omega's experience in the ring with Tito could have been a factor in his preparation for the upcoming match.
Tito's match with Omega was his television debut for the company, after previously competing on pay-per-view pre-shows and episodes of AEW Dark.
What comes next?
Tito earned another match on the June 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he teamed with Mikey Nicholls to face the Young Bucks.
This opportunity could lead to more matches for Tito in the future, potentially against other top wrestlers like Kenny Omega.
Kenny Omega's match with Zack Sabre Jr. at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was highly anticipated, and his experience in the ring with Tito could have played a role in his performance, on June 11.
Tito's surprise match with Kenny Omega was a unique experience for him, and he described it as an honor to be in the ring with one of the greatest wrestlers, on the June 11 episode of AEW Collision.