IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced its partnership with Kenny Omega, one of the highest rated professional wrestlers of all time and the current International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP) heavyweight champion in Japan.
Under this partnership, Kenny Omega will represent Razer as a gaming lifestyle ambassador in public events and campaigns. An avid fighting game player, his top product choices include the Razer Panthera Evo fight stick and Razer Thresher Ultimate headset for PlayStation 4.
"I've always been a supporter of Razer and their products, so joining their team is really exciting," said Omega. "To rise to the next level in wrestling or gaming, a true support system is needed, and that's where Team Razer comes in. Their top-quality devices and fashion-forward gear are the best on the market, and I'm proud to be working with a company whose motto is 'for gamers, by gamers' that is just as driven to win as I am."
Over his 18-year career, Omega starred in wrestling leagues all over the world, including Premier Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment, Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Omega's many recent achievements include 13 Match of the Year awards in Japan. He is the only foreigner to ever win the prestigious G1 tournament in Japan, and was named "Wrestler of the Year" by Sports Illustrated in 2017.
In addition to wrestling, Omega is also a long-time aficionado of anime and video games, and he is a huge fan of "Street Fighter." Earlier this year at E3 2018, he triumphed over WWE Superstar Xavier Woods in a high-octane "Street Fighter: Arcade Edition" showdown.
Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer, said: "Esports is becoming so mainstream that today's pro-gamers can come from anywhere. Kenny Omega is a great addition to Team Razer's roster of elite athletes, and I can't wait to see him dominate the competition both in the ring and in gaming."
For more information on Team Razer visit https://www.razer.com/team.
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About Razer:
Razer™ is the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world's largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer's award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals, Blade gaming laptops and the acclaimed Razer Phone.
Razer's software platform, with over 50 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).
Razer services include Razer zGold, one of the world's largest virtual credit services for gamers, which allows gamers to purchase virtual goods and items from over 2,500 different games.
Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, Razer has nine offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).
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