Omos: The Undertaker has been ‘such a great influence on me’

Omos feels blessed to have The Undertaker as a mentor in his pro wrestling career.

While being interviewed on a new episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Omos discussed his bond with The Undertaker, likening him to something of a father figure. Omos said Undertaker gives him advice and has been a great influence on him.

“I remember the first day I met him. I was at NXT, this is when we were still filming at Full Sail. Walking to Gorilla in the back, and I see [Triple H]. He goes, ‘Hey, I have a special surprise for you.’ He [Undertaker] just walks out, and I rarely get star-struck. And I just go, ‘Oh, it’s The Undertaker!’ He goes, ‘Hey big fella,’ and he just gave me a big hug,” Omos said. “I was shocked, I was shook, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

“And from that day it just became like a bond. He’s pretty much like a — because he can’t be my dad, sorry Taker [laughs], but he’s been such a great influence on me, and I appreciate him. We talk quite often. He gives me advice. Whenever I’m trying to figure out a match or a spot, I always ask, ‘What would Undertaker do?’ Because I do admire his style of work and how he’s been able to transcend the business, because he has built one of those characters that, even after when he passes, that character is going to be forever.”

Undertaker has always spoken highly of Omos, calling him the closest thing to this generation’s version of Andre the Giant.

The 7-foot-3 Omos has not wrestled since spending a few weeks on excursion to Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH this January. He announced on January 25 that he would be going back to WWE but has yet to be reintroduced on WWE programming.

Omos told Chris Van Vliet that he pitched the idea of going to Japan after seeing NXT’s Tavion Heights and Josh Briggs compete for NOAH. The Great Muta mentioned Omos as someone he would like to see in Japan, so Omos brought up the idea to WWE. A couple months later, he was informed of the NOAH opportunity.

The Japan excursion was “so much fun” for Omos. Right now, he’s patiently waiting for his next WWE match. His most recent time competing in a WWE ring was the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

“I’m just waiting,” Omos said. “I’m kind of in a scenario where I’m kind of like a special attraction. Whenever that time comes, I’m ready.”