Kota Ibushi A Free Agent; GCW, NJPW, Other News From Him
Added 2023-01-31 20:33:40 +0000 UTCKota Ibushi became a free agent at midnight Tokyo time, and is now free to work anywhere he wants. Those that we've spoken to say that there's major interest from a number of companies, with that varying from wanting him to sign full-time deals or even getting one-off appearances. Some contacts in each major company are of the belief that Ibushi would want to remain a freelancer. Sources close to him said that he was very happy doing that before signing with NJPW, and New Japan was a "live and learn" situation. Ibushi has not confirmed that himself.
The New Japan situation devolved not just because of him being asked to wrestle with an injured shoulder. We're told that there was a "significant private matter" that Ibushi was dealing with that we won't pry into, but that NJPW also wanted him to work through that didn't seem to help the relationship.
Ibushi is confirmed for several GCW shows during WrestleMania week, which have been in the works since earlier this month. We're told the plan is for him to work a big main event at Spring Break with Joey Janela.
We have reached out to Ibushi directly, but haven't heard back as of yet.
Comments
Lol, 0 chance KOTA ends up in WWE. Jay, perhaps, but I have my strong doubts.
rocksolid124
2023-02-01 02:53:04 +0000 UTCKota Ibushi to AEW Confirmed
Peter
2023-01-31 23:40:12 +0000 UTCAssuming GCW is his comeback he's got 2 months if he's not completely healthy.
Matthew Bamford
2023-01-31 21:59:50 +0000 UTCso does this mean he's healed up?
e d
2023-01-31 21:30:25 +0000 UTCWell then, he will be in AEW with his soul mate, Kenny
Super Dave Osborne
2023-01-31 21:29:17 +0000 UTCI believe he comes from an already wealthy family, which is why he has had the luxury to protest so hard against NJPW management over his grievances. He's set with or without appearing in a ring ever again.
Laserscope
2023-01-31 21:20:08 +0000 UTCCould be or he may want to cash out. Either way, we should be grateful that we will be able to see him
Super Dave Osborne
2023-01-31 20:58:17 +0000 UTCIbushi is turning 41 in May and wants do is own thing with freelancing. WWE is more focused on White long term.
Dave Nguyen
2023-01-31 20:56:32 +0000 UTCWWE does not unify, they consume.
Michael Coriell
2023-01-31 20:53:46 +0000 UTCKOTA and Jay in wwe will be amazing. The battles with AJ, Seth, Finn, Cody, Carmelo,Shin wlll be epic. Hopefully they are able to build a synergy with NJPW, AAA and Noah to become a unifie
Super Dave Osborne
2023-01-31 20:44:57 +0000 UTCI will cum in my pants if he is
Talk About Your Psalms Talk About John 3 16 Femboy 3 16 Says I Just Licked Your Ass
2023-01-31 20:36:36 +0000 UTCso basically he will be on dynamite tomorrow
lennon human
2023-01-31 20:35:09 +0000 UTC
