WWE just made a very interesting move. SmackDown Live star Xavier Woods is scheduled to take on New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) star Kenny Omega in the Street Fighter video game at the upcoming E3 conference.
In an article published Thursday, WWE hyped Woods and Omega’s upcoming clash, referring to Omega by name as a “independent wrestling star.” Here’s an excerpt:
“Xavier Woods and independent wrestling star Kenny Omega have been engaging in a heated war of words on social media over who’s better at Street Fighter. The two rivals will converge at the Capcom booth during the E3 video game conference next Thursday to settle the score in a battle for supremacy.
“The two have engaged in arcade fighting showdowns in the past, but the heat turned up once again on their rivalry when “The Cleaner” posted a video to Twitter, showing off his Street Fighter skills while calling out The New Day’s resident trombonist”
Make of it what you will, but it’s certainly interesting to see WWE mention Omega’s name in one of their articles.
