Gail Kim On How IMPACT Benefits From Kenny Omega Title Reign

IMPACT producer Gail Kim has given her honest opinion on AEW star Kenny Omega holding the IMPACT World Championship.

At the Rebellion pay-per-view in April, Kenny Omega defeated Rich Swann in a Winner Takes All match to claim both the AEW World and IMPACT World Titles.

Gail Kim believes that Omega’s title reign has helped to elevate IMPACT. On Busted Open Radio, Kim noted that she trusts the promotion’s creative team to make use of all contracted stars, stating:

“I’m okay with Kenny being our champion right now. It’s been beneficial. It’s only been a positive outcome so far. The fans are loving it, and ultimately, that is who you want to please. I haven’t seen anything negative. If anything, it’s just growing and growing. Slammiversary was an indication of how much it’s growing. People were so excited that there was representation from four companies all on one show. IMPACT is the essential part of all that. As long as, in the end, we’re getting the benefit from it, I don’t think the boys are upset about it in any way.

“If (IMPACT) does things right, and I do trust the creative and management process — they’re done a really good job. Just a couple of years ago, people hated us. For years! It was very hard to get that ‘stink’ off. We’re making strides now and getting viewers back and getting people talking about us. We’re making those steps and it’s been positive. As long as they intertwine those stories…I trust the creative team, they are great. Any person on our roster is used. That’s what I love. if you have a contract, you’re being used.

“That, in turn, creates a positive locker room and people aren’t feeling competitive or backstabbing or (creating) drama. Everyone feels good because they are doing what they love. I trust the management and creative and we’re making moves in the right direction.”

Omega most recently defended the IMPACT World Title against Sami Callihan at Slammiversary earlier this month. Following the match, NJPW’s Jay White confronted Omega in the ring.

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