 The match was also praised by fellow professional wrestlers Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.On January 6, 2017, Omega stated that he would be "stepping away from Japan to reassess [his] future", adding that he was "weighing all options".On January 26, Omega appeared on "Wrestling Observer Radio", announcing he had made a decision regarding his future and that he would be flying back to Japan in mid-February to negotiate a new deal with NJPW for "at least one more year".