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Kota Ibushi Says He Will Undergo Surgery On January 17 WWE News
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Kota Ibushi Says He Will Undergo Surgery On January 17

Kota Ibushi is scheduled for surgery. ## Taking to social media, Kota Ibushi shared that he is set to undergo surgery on January 17. The wrestler faced Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH The New Year, where he sustained an ankle injury. ## Post-match, he struggled to stand and was subsequently hospitalized. Pro Wrestling NOAH revealed that he was diagnosed with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a right ankle lateral ligament complex injury.## Ibushi is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his tenure with New Japan-Pro Wrestling (NJPW). After having a successful career in NJPW, he debuted in AEW on the July 13, 2023, episode of Dynamite. ## お久しぶりです。異常に長く感じる。今まで通りにはいかない。明日の手術が成功しますように。歩ければそれでじゅうぶん。他には何もいらない pic.twitter.com/ZHVTfEoJXL— 飯伏 幸太 (@ibushi_kota) January 16, 2024 ## Sacnilk will offer further updates on Ibushi as more information becomes available. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Kota Ibushi Faces Surgery After Ankle Injury: Apologizes For Late Update WWE News
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Kota Ibushi Faces Surgery After Ankle Injury: Apologizes For Late Update

On Friday night, Kota Ibushi revealed that he is set to undergo surgery due to complications with the inside of his left ankle and a required procedure on his right ligament. ## Apologizing for the delayed communication, Ibushi stated that while more details would be provided by Pro Wrestling NOAH, he wanted to share that the condition inside his left ankle prompted the decision for surgery on the right ligament. A formal announcement is expected soon, and he expressed sincere regret, writing, "I'm really, really sorry." ## Ibushi faced Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH The New Year, during which he sustained an ankle injury. Post-match, his discomfort was evident as he struggled to stand, necessitating his immediate hospitalization. ## In a surprising revelation, Ibushi mentioned being deceived by the "C5 Clinic." He anticipates that Pro Wrestling NOAH will disclose further information regarding the situation, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his injury and the subsequent need for surgery. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Kota Ibushi Sufferers An Injury; Taken To The Hospital Following His Match Against Naomichi Marufuji At Pro Wrestling NOAH NJPW
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Kota Ibushi Sufferers An Injury; Taken To The Hospital Following His Match Against Naomichi Marufuji At Pro Wrestling NOAH

Kota Ibushi has suffered an injury, as reported by Sports Hochi. Following his match against Naomichi Marufuji at Pro Wrestling NOAH on January 2, Ibushi was taken to the hospital. ## Despite entering the match with a pre-existing ankle injury, he attempted to work through it for 35 minutes. According to the report, Ibushi sustained injuries to both ankles during the match. ## After the bout, he was unable to stand and fell over as Marufuji raised his arm. Ibushi managed to reach the backstage area and was subsequently transported to the hospital in an ambulance. ## Narihiro Takeda, NOAH’s Director, stated that no further information will be available until Ibushi undergoes a diagnosis at the hospital. ## 飯伏幸太、丸藤正道戦の試合後に救急車で搬送 試合中に両足首を負傷か…1・2有明アリーナ全成績 https://t.co/wSFSNLnrBL— スポーツ報知 (@SportsHochi) January 2, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Kota Ibushi Opens Up About Contemplating Retirement Following Shoulder Injury NJPW
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Kota Ibushi Opens Up About Contemplating Retirement Following Shoulder Injury

New York, December 17 - Pro wrestling sensation Kota Ibushi, known for his resilience and high-flying prowess, recently shared candid insights into a challenging period in his career, where a shoulder injury led him to contemplate retirement. The Japanese star discussed his journey, recent appearances in AEW, and addressed questions about his future in a conversation with Pro Wrestling NOAH’s website.## Ibushi's shoulder injury, sustained during the NJPW G1 Finals in October 2021, forced him out of action until his return at Bloodsport 9 in March 2023. Since then, he has made notable appearances in AEW and is gearing up for a significant match at NOAH The New Year on January 2, where he will face Naomichi Marufuji.## In the interview, Ibushi reflected on his potential retirement, emphasizing his uncertainty about when his wrestling journey will conclude. He expressed a desire to continue wrestling for as long as there is demand but acknowledged that if the demand diminishes, he would willingly step away.## "I’m not the type to set my own time frame, so I want to do as much as I can. But…well…if I can’t do it anymore, if there is no more demand, I think it’s the end. If there is no more demand, I ask them to cut me off immediately. I’m the type of person who says that if I find out, I’ll quit immediately."## Discussing his upcoming match with Marufuji, Ibushi highlighted his admiration for Marufuji's decision-making approach and expressed a hope to contribute to Marufuji's remaining years in wrestling. ##

Kota Ibushi Officially Signs With All Elite Wrestling (AEW) AEW News
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Kota Ibushi Officially Signs With All Elite Wrestling (AEW)

Los Angeles, 15 November - All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially welcomed Kota Ibushi into its roster. ## The announcement came following a Like a Dragon Gaiden Street Fight where Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Kota Ibushi, and Paul Wight emerged victorious against Konosuke Takeshita, Powerhouse Hobbs, Kyle Fletcher, and Brian Cage. Tony Khan confirmed Ibushi's signing on the X platform. ## Kota Ibushi marked his AEW debut on the July 13, 2023 episode of Dynamite as the surprise partner for The Elite in their Blood And Guts match against the Blackpool Combat Club. This reunion with Omega led to the reformation of the Golden Lovers, now operating under the "Golden Elite" moniker, considering the involvement of Hangman Page and the Young Bucks. The team secured victory in the subsequent week's match. ## Having spent the past several years competing in Japan, Ibushi has earned a reputation as one of the world's premier wrestlers. Renowned for his high-flying acrobatics and innovative maneuvers, his AEW debut was met with an enthusiastic response from fans. Ibushi is anticipated to play a significant role in the company and may even vie for the AEW World Championship in the coming months. ## The Golden Star won the @SEGA LIKE A DRAGON GAIDEN STREET FIGHT tonight on #AEWDynamite on TBS, and now it's official: @ibushi_kota is ALL ELITE! pic.twitter.com/6oxQNaYEDV— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) November 16, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Kota Ibushi, PAC Return To Ring For AEW Blood & Guts Match AEW News
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Kota Ibushi, PAC Return To Ring For AEW Blood & Guts Match

On Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, it was announced that Kota Ibushi and PAC would be participating in the Blood & Guts match scheduled for July 19. The show concluded with a segment where PAC was revealed as the last member of the Blackpool Combat Club team. They attacked Kenny Omega from The Elite. In response, Omega announced that Kota Ibushi would be the final member of The Elite's team. Hangman Page and The Young Bucks came to Omega's aid. ## The official lineup for next week's Blood & Guts match is now set. The Elite, consisting of Omega, The Young Bucks, Page, and Ibushi, will face off against the Blackpool Combat Club, which includes Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Konosuke Takeshita, and PAC. ## Ibushi's highly anticipated AEW debut in the Blood & Guts match marks his return to the ring after a hiatus since March 2023. During that time, he competed at events such as Josh Barnett's Bloodsport and Joey Janela's Spring Break for GCW. Prior to his absence, Ibushi suffered an injury during the G1 Climax finals for NJPW in October 2021. He went through an extensive recovery process and had a dispute with the NJPW office, ultimately leading to his departure from the company in January of this year. ## Ibushi and Omega have a rich history together as The Golden Lovers, with five tag team title reigns across various promotions in Japan. They faced The Young Bucks in a tag match at NJPW Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach, California, back in March 2018. Since December 2018, Omega and Ibushi haven't teamed up. ## As for PAC, his last matches took place in March 2023 at ScrapperMania events in England and Ireland. He previously wrestled for AEW in January, participating in the final match of the best-of-seven series between The Elite and Death Triangle for the AEW World Trios Championship. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.