AEW Star Says Misunderstanding Led To Street Fighter Role
AEW star Kenny Omega has revealed how his motion capture role on a video game came to be, stating that it was all down to a misunderstanding.
wrestletalk.comHere’s the latest on Kenny Omega and Street Fighter based on recent reporting.
- Kenny Omega confirmed he did motion capture for the Street Fighter 6 character Alex, a development tied to his participation in events surrounding the game’s adoption of new DLC characters. This news was highlighted by multiple outlets in early 2026, including WrestleTalk and IGN, noting Omega’s mocap work came about after a serendipitous series of discussions around Tokyo Game Show appearances.[3][5]
- The broader Street Fighter 6 Year 3 DLC cycle has included Omega as a featured performer in promotional materials, with outlets reporting on his involvement as part of the ongoing collaboration between the wrestling and fighting-game communities.[6]
- Earlier coverage also documented Omega defeating Demetrious Johnson in a Street Fighter 6 match during a charity event, illustrating his continued active engagement with Street Fighter gameplay beyond mocap work; this event date is 2024, but it demonstrates his long-standing crossover appeal.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact quotes from these pieces or summarize the timeline of Omega’s Street Fighter involvement in a concise timeline with sources. Would you prefer a quick timeline or a side-by-side summary of his mocap work vs. in-game appearances? Citation: WrestleTalk article on Omega’s mocap role, IGN recap of Tokyo Game Show context, and Fightful coverage of Year 3 DLC promotions.[5][3][6]