Kenny Omega will defend the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Cobb on the next edition of AEW Dynamite.
The news was announced on Saturday by Tony Khan.
Taking to Twitter, the AEW owner said that Cobb was aiming to take the belt back for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s United Empire faction.
This Wednesday, 3/29
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
Live on TBSIWGP US Heavyweight Title Match@KennyOmegamanX vs @RealJeffCobb
The amazing Kenny Omega defends the IWGP US Title vs Jeff Cobb, who aims to bring the belt back to United Empire, this Wednesday on TBS! pic.twitter.com/HjuF36Bsrv
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 25, 2023
Omega won the title for the second time on January 4th at Wrestle Kingdom 17, after defeating Will Ospreay.
Dynamite will emanate from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 29th.
More Dynamite matches are expected to be announced during Saturday night’s broadcast of AEW Rampage.