Kota Ibushi comments on his future.
Ibushi has been out of action since he suffered a shoulder injury in the G1 Climax 2021 Finals against Kazuchika Okada in October 2021. He was announced for the New Japan Cup, but was pulled from the tour. In May, Ibushi took to social media to express his frustrations with NJPW management, which led to NJPW holding a press conference addressing the issues and announcing penalties to Ibushi and others involved in the incidents.
It is unknown when Ibushi will return to the ring, but he is making future plans.
Speaking to Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi said, "My plan for the future is to have my own promotion and do a lot of volunteering. There are really big offers from AEW and all over the world, but I would like to make a contribution, but rather than visiting nursing homes and so on. Of course, I am also thinking of giving back to professional wrestling. I'm happy! So in 2023, I'm thinking of contributing to the world and giving back to professional wrestling. And above all, I want to liven up the world with professional wrestling."
I had the pleasure to speak to Kota Ibushi. I asked him if he still has the desire to start his own promotion. Here is his answer. pic.twitter.com/tsWO1tuGVU
— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) December 14, 2022
It is noted that Ibushi responded in English, which is why some of the wording is off. Ibushi apologized.
I'm sorry--
— 飯伏 幸太 (@ibushi_kota) December 14, 2022
Ibushi said in July that his shoulder injury was getting worse.
Fightful will continue to provide updates on Ibushi when more is known.
