5 Directions for Kenny Omega after losing the AEW World Championship - Feud with 4-time WWE Champion, Rift with The Young Bucks and Adam Cole?

Kenny Omega lost his AEW World Championship to Hangman Page during the main event of the Full Gear pay-per-view last week. It also brought an end to his record-setting reign of 346 days.

Where the majority of fans have been buzzing since witnessing The Cowboy's career-defining moment on Saturday night, very few would be wondering what lies ahead for The Cleaner. There's no doubt that the 38-year old star has had an impressive run with gold.

For almost a year, Omega carried the men's division on its back. One could say that the title became synonymous with his name, and it would be hard to see him without the coveted prize.

But on a positive note, it also opened up a plethora of dream matches for him. With a roster stacked with high-profile names, there are endless possibilities for the company to put The Best Bout Machine in any slot.

Now, without further ado, let's get down to five possible directions for Kenny Omega now that he has lost the championship.

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#5 Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson (Chapter - II)

Kenny Omega going after a red-hot babyface like Bryan Danielson would bring massive eyeballs into the upper mid-card division. It would be the best possible way to keep him away from the main event scene and give him an exciting program.

After how the first encounter between Omega and Danielson ended, it somewhere left a sour taste in everybody's mouths, given that no decisive winner emerged. But both men put on a hellacious battle for 30 minutes straight.

For those unaware, The American Dragon recently expressed his frustration after seeing Omega lose the world title. The former WWE Superstar wanted to be the one to end his reign.

Given how Tony Khan loves nurturing real-life scenarios into storylines, All Elite Wrestling can put Kenny Omega as a barricade in Bryan Danielson's path towards his first championship opportunity.

#4 Kenny Omega could kickstart a rivalry with Adam Cole and The Young Bucks

Will Kenny Omega hold The Young Bucks responsible for not helping him out to retain his championship at AEW Full Gear? As we've all seen during the closing of last week's Saturday night main event, Matt Jackson nodded Hangman Page, thus allowing the latter to deliver the Buckshot Lariat to win the championship.

The company seems to have planted the seeds for a rift between The Young Bucks and Omega. That said, the latter would want an explanation for Matt and Nick Jackson's actions that night. It could lead to dissension amongst The Elite, involving Adam Cole.

Here's an interesting angle, with The Young Bucks already having reformed Superkliq with The Panama City Playboy, AEW can book a scenario where Omega and Cole would battle for the leadership of their faction.

Given both men's rich history surrounding The Bullet Club days, it would be a fitting way to rekindle their rivalry.

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#3 AEW's Kenny Omega embraces babyface persona

Kenny Omega turning babyface could be a long shot, but it might help him stay relevant on AEW programming. As intriguing as his heel persona was, there's no point portraying the same character now that he has lost the world championship.

Let's face it, his current persona has grown stale, and to some extent, his alliance with Don Callis too. Although both men should stick together, a change in character for The Cleaner might do wonders for his career moving forward.

He could feud with fresh faces like MJF, Malakai Black, or even Andrade El Idolo, possibly putting his AAA Mega Championship on the line against the latter in a rematch from TripleMania XXIX this year. To cut the chase, he could work to elevate the stars of the mid-card division.

#2 Kazuchika Okada rekindles rivalry with Kenny Omega in AEW

Kazuchika Okada breaking the hinges of the forbidden door to renew his old feud with Kenny Omega in AEW would be a feel-good moment for wrestling fans.

Taking a trip down memory lane to 2017-18, Okada and Omega produced a series of classic matches that even prompted wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer to break his five-star rating system. It's worth noting that The Cleaner ended The Rainmaker's longest reign with the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at 720 days.

Although both men culminated their feud then and there, the swift rise of AEW and its partnership with NJPW have sent fans into a frenzy to see various dream matches.

A previous report from Dave Meltzer suggested that Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi could soon make their debuts in Tony Khan's promotion. With Chaos member Tomohiro Ishii all set to make his Dynamite debut, fans are wondering if Okada could stun the AEW Universe down the road.

If that happens, an immediate feud with Omega could send blow roofs off any building.

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#1 Kenny Omega takes time off from AEW programming

Is it finally time for Kenny Omega to take a much-needed break from pro wrestling? Let's face it, yes.

It is safe to assume that carrying world titles in three different promotions - AAA, AEW, and IMPACT Wrestling - has put a toll on his body over the last year. At just 38-years years old, he has been dealing with stomach infections, some wear and tear on his knees, and bone bruises near his tailbone.

Not just that, but a recent report suggests that Omega will soon undergo a medical check-up as he's been suffering from vertigo.

He even wrestled at Full Gear with a shoulder injury, and who knows, maybe his entire reign with the title as well. With an unending list of health issues, it makes sense for the company to send him on an indefinite hiatus from AEW programming.

Not only would it give Omega a deserving break to deal with the said injuries, but it would also help prolong his wrestling career.