5 best title defenses of Kenny Omega's AEW Championship reign

4. Kenny Omega vs Rich Swann

Kenny Omega vs Rich Swann was the crossover match fans didn't know they wanted. AEW prides itself on having wrestlers make once-off appearances or partner with other promotions. In this case, AEW went over to IMPACT Wrestling.

The unlikely team-up between Don Calis and Kenny Omega opened the door to IMPACT with a handful of crossovers. The difference in production value was evident but it didn't stop the wrestlers from showing us exactly what they're made of.

Swann had a promising career in WWE, becoming the NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Real-life altercations resulted in his time with them being cut short. Swann was much more successful in IMPACT and became the champion.

Because of both men's reputation at this point, fans might have let this go under the radar. But this match was heavily underrated. Swann outperformed himself and gave Kenny Omega a fight. Unfortunately for him, Omega pulled off the win due to Calis' interference and taking key opportunities to be aggressive.

This win shot Kenny Omega to a level even his NJPW days couldn't compare. A must watch for fans of Omega and wrestling.

3. Kenny Omega vs Jungle Boy

Jungleboy - a wrestler dressed like Tarzan - has become is a major player in AEW and a legitimate championship contender. Even MJF, "The Salt of the Earth", has acknowledged him as a "pillar" of AEW.

Jungleboy earned his title shot after winning the Casino Battle Royal, defeating Christian Cage. The match was slated for Dynamite and Jungleboy warmed up with a promo. His family would be in attendance, which was good for morale but dangerous while Kenny Omega had Calis.

Once the two got into the ring they went old-school with some chain wrestling. This didn't last too long as they broke out into a vicious back and forth. Unfortunately for Jungleboy, even after two dives outside and reversing the One-Winged-Angel, Kenny Omega took the win. Omega ended it off with a viscous V-Triggers and his finishing move, the One-Winged-Angel.

After the match, The Elite tried to further humiliate Jungleboy, but Christian Cage and the Jurassic Express fought them off. Only for the Hardy Family Office to interfere and turn the tide of the brawl.

Regardless of the messy end, this match showed fans that Jungleboy has the mettle to fight for a championship. He pulled off an unexpectedly good fight against one of the greatest wrestlers today.