Kota Ibushi: I'm More Suited To AEW Than Japan

Kota Ibushi comments on AEW interest.

Kota Ibushi is a free agent after leaving NJPW following his contract expired at the end of January 2023.

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Speaking to Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi stated, “I don't want to go out normally, I want to go out seriously. I think I'm more suited to AEW than Japan. I already thought so during All In. I have many friends. There are even the best tag partners”

Ibushi headlined the first All In, teaming with The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) to defeat Bandido, Rey Fénix and Rey Mysterio.

All In will return under the AEW banner on August 27 as AEW travels to Wembley Stadium for the event. Fans can learn more by clicking here.

Ibushi returned to the ring at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport on March 30, defeating "Speedball" Mike Bailey. It was Ibushi's first match since October 2021 when he suffered a shoulder injury in the finals of the NJPW G1 Climax against Kazuchika Okada.

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