Kota Ibushi comments on potentially working with WWE.
Ibushi, a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, has been sidelined since he injured his shoulder in a match against Kazuchika Okada in the finals of the G1 Climax 2021. He entered free agency after his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling expired on January 31. Ibushi has often been linked to All Elite Wrestling, due to his ties with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson). He previously teamed up with Omega as the Golden Lovers, and the duo later joined forces with the Young Bucks to form the Golden Elite.
Speaking with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi made it clear that he would not rule out working for WWE. He expressed his interest in the possibility and noted that he doesn't think anyone can control him because he lives freely.
“Of course, I'm interested in it. I'm good at producing players & I've created stars, so I don't think there's anyone who can control me even in that frame. I live so freely," Ibushi said.
In the interview, it was noted that Ibushi has "high interest" in working with AEW.
Ibushi recently noted that he doesn't think he'll go to AEW immediately, but he thinks he'll eventually talk to them. Check out his comments here.
AEW President Tony Khan discussed potentially working with Ibushi. Click here to see what he had to say.
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