Tag Archives: Kota Ibushi

In an update on former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi appearing as part of the GLEAT Ver.MEGA event on August 4th at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, Ibushi will be part of a 10 Man Tag Team Match pitting his team against Team GLEAT. Team Ibushi will feature Ibushi, Shuji Ishikawa, Yumehito Imanari, Hagane Shinno and  Continue Reading »

All Elite Wrestling have confirmed that HOOK will put his FTW Championship on the line against “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry as part of this Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS, and in select international markets via AEWPlus.com. Previously announced for the event is The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, “Hangman” Adam Page, Matt  Continue Reading »

All Elite Wrestling confirmed during Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi will be The Elite’s fifth member alongside Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and “Hangman” Adam Page, reuniting The Golden Elite for their Blood & Guts Match against Blackpool Combat Club’s team of Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli,  Continue Reading »

In an update on former New Japan Pro Wrestling star and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi potentially appearing for All Elite Wrestling, a report from Fightful Select notes that multiple talents within AEW are of the belief that Ibushi is on his way in to the company in some capacity and will specifically be  Continue Reading »

The GLEAT promotion in Japan have announced that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi will be appearing as part of their Ver.MEGA event on Friday, August 4th at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Other names set to appear at the event include Minoru Suzuki, Hiromu Takahashi, CIMA and more. ???????????????? ?8.4(?)18:30?????????GLEAT Ver.MEGAhttps://t.co/hMhOWE4CsP ????6/10(?)??10?????https://t.co/SVMnBaDxKBhttps://t.co/rRuPaUOTkIhttps://t.co/TObQnb4Ica#GLEAT  Continue Reading »

Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi, in speaking with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, revealed that he is still open to potentially joining the WWE should the right offer be made. 41-year-old Ibushi, whose contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling expired in February of this year, noted that he would like to work with talent such  Continue Reading »

In speaking with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi revealed that there is an offer on the table for him to potentially return to New Japan Pro Wrestling. The report notes that Ibushi has resolved his issues with a good chunk of people from New Japan Pro Wrestling, and that a  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent Game Changer Wrestling event. The event took place on March 31st, 2023 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California and aired live on FITE+. Grab The Brass Ring Doors, Ladders & Chairs Match Blake Christian defeated Tony Deppen, Shane Mercer, Billie Starkz, Cole Radrick, Alec Price,  Continue Reading »

The following results are from a recent Game Changer Wrestling event. The event took place on March 30th, 2023 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California and aired live on FITE+. MATCH #1 Jeff Cobb defeated Calder McColl via referee stoppage. MATCH #2 Erik Hammer defeated Calvin Tankman via submission. MATCH #3 Marina  Continue Reading »

Joey Janela revealed on his official Twitter account that he will face off against Kota Ibushi as part of the GCW: Joey Janela’s Spring Break 7 event on March 31st at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. Previously announced for the event: — The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Kota Ibushi leaves New Japan Pro-Wrestling With the conclusion of his contract period on January 31 2023, Kota Ibushi has departed New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Ibushi had been recovering from injury since October 2021. We apologise to Ibushi’s fans for the abrupt announcement, and join them in wishing  Continue Reading »

Game Changer Wrestling have announced that Kota Ibushi will face off against “Speedball” Mike Bailey as part of GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 9 on March 30th at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. The event will air live on FITE+. THE DREAM MATCH BLOODSPORT3/30/23 – LA Tix:https://t.co/JwxCrIM4jD Watch LIVE on @FiteTV! pic.twitter.com/a7aQh4QkYs —  Continue Reading »

Game Changer Wrestling have announced that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi has been added to their GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 7 event on March 30th, as well as their GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break 7 event on March 31st as part of GCW The Collective 2023. Both events will stream live on FITE+.  Continue Reading »

Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi, who has not wrestled since injuring his shoulder during the G1 CLIMAX final in October 2021 against Kazuchika Okada following an attempt at a Phoenix Splash, has recently been engaging in light training, with his shoulder holding up well, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Kota Ibushi to miss Anniversary, New Japan Cup Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kota Ibushi has been diligently preparing for a scheduled return on March 1 at the Nippon Budokan. However, after careful consultation with trainers, medical staff and the NJPW medical committee,  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling have confirmed that the 2022 New Japan Cup will feature 48 participants, with the brackets for the tournament below. The names confirmed for the tournament are: Kazuchika Okada, El Desperado, Master Wato, Toru Yano, Taichi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Yuji Nagata, Hirooki Goto, Dick Togo, CIMA, TAKA Michinoku, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOH,  Continue Reading »

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced the full lineup for their 50th Anniversary event on March 1st at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. 50th Anniversary Special 6 Man Tag Team Match (Main Event) Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Minoru Suzuki, Yoshiaki Fujiwara & Zack Sabre Jr. Champions vs. Champions Tag Team  Continue Reading »

All In, the self-financed event being put together by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) this September at the Sears Centre in Chicago, Illinois announced today that Kota Ibushi has been added to the event. Kota Ibushi is All In September 1st pic.twitter.com/v6id7ql76i — All In (@ALL_IN_2018) June 15, 2018

Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) have announced that Kota Ibushi will be appearing at their WrestleMania weekend event on Friday, April 6th. As of writing, Ibushi’s opponent has yet to be named. ? Friday 6th April 4pm #NewOrleans #Wrestlecon 33 reserved Floor seats left here: https://t.co/ic1SSHONIjBleacher seats here: https://t.co/f3fEi5wvYl pic.twitter.com/HMudtmyfrI — Revolution Pro (@RevProUK) March 1, 2018

New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that a Tag Team Match featuring The Golden Lovers (Kota Ibushi & Kenny Omega) taking on The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) has been added to their March 25th Strong Style Evolved event at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. The event, which will air live  Continue Reading »