Big Name Planned For AEW Appearance
Added 2023-07-06 19:00:05 +0000 UTCAEW is likely getting a huge name, at least for a little while.
Fightful has confirmed that conversations have taken place between international star Kota Ibushi and All Elite Wrestling. Most of the talent we spoke to this week are of the belief that he would be joining the company in some capacity, specifically for the upcoming Blood & Guts show. AEW hasn’t made an official announcement and he’s not been nearly as public of late.
Ibushi’s management has reduced media obligations, citing that his schedule is picking up in the near future, with a source close to Ibushi in Japan saying he’s planning to work the upcoming AEW show. Ibushi wrestled for GCW during WrestleMania week, but otherwise has been out of action since October 2021 for a variety of reasons.
There were some talent that worked both NJPW and AEW who wondered in the past if Ibushi being involved with AEW would strain the relationship with NJPW. Ibushi and New Japan had a series of issues that led to his departure, however, Ibushi claimed that those have since been resolved, and a contract offer from New Japan has been made.
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It’s his opinion man
Collin Ingram
2023-07-07 23:26:14 +0000 UTCLETS GOOOOOO
Kyle Pribila
2023-07-06 21:56:33 +0000 UTCGoing to Blood & Guts so this is the best news. LFG
Dennis Puopolo
2023-07-06 20:00:08 +0000 UTCSomewhat related but any updates on Yuta and if he got hurt last night?
M
2023-07-06 19:44:52 +0000 UTCAppreciate the opinion, Dave.
Trevor D.
2023-07-06 19:27:34 +0000 UTCWWE-bound? There is hardly a wrestler that fits into current WWE less than Ibushi would.
Dave Stroble
2023-07-06 19:26:53 +0000 UTCWas really hoping he’d be WWE bound of the freeze was up. Good get for AEW if it’s a contract and not just a few dates.
Trevor D.
2023-07-06 19:23:53 +0000 UTCOh my god
Doreen Ford
2023-07-06 19:22:09 +0000 UTCLETS GOOOOOOOO
Shout out to Gianna Michaels. Need her at DPW ASAP
2023-07-06 19:13:09 +0000 UTCAny update on Wheeler Yuta? There are people saying he got hurt last night, and had to be helped out of the ring area. Something about his knee/calf area.
Alex
2023-07-06 19:10:16 +0000 UTCCan’t stand Jericho’s ass nowadays
Magan Yusuf
2023-07-06 19:05:51 +0000 UTCAlways a nasty string attached
Magan Yusuf
2023-07-06 19:05:23 +0000 UTCYeah, looks pretty clear that he’s subbing in for Bryan against The Elite & Kota. Can’t wait.
David C
2023-07-06 19:05:18 +0000 UTCJericho's ego would not allow a Blood and Guts to take place without him.
donosaur
2023-07-06 19:04:54 +0000 UTCTo intro him they should absolutely bring back that Undertale style intro they teased Ibushi with years ago.
Insomnia Inc
2023-07-06 19:04:47 +0000 UTCThe news I wanted 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ty Jans
2023-07-06 19:02:54 +0000 UTCThen that means Jericho is gonna side with Callis, huh?
Magan Yusuf
2023-07-06 19:02:33 +0000 UTC
