Kenny Omega will face Zack Sabre Jr at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 28.
## What's at stake?
The match is a highly anticipated rematch of their 2018 G1 Climax bout, which Omega won.
Kenny Omega is 2-0 in singles matches against Zack Sabre Jr.
## Why it matters for Kenny Omega
A win would solidify Omega's position as a top contender in AEW.
The match was announced on AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster, with a video package playing of Sabre Jr issuing the challenge.
Excalibur stated that Omega knew the challenge was coming and had already accepted.
## What comes next?
The event will be held on June 28, and will be available to stream on HBO Max PPV.
Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr will clash for the first time on American soil.
The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event promises to be an exciting one, with several high-profile matches scheduled.
As of June 11, 2026, the event is just over two weeks away, and fans are eagerly anticipating the matchup.
The last time Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr met was in 2018, with Omega picking up the victory.