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Kota Ibushi Announces New Pro Wrestling Venture; Admits In-Ring Return Highly Unlikely
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Veteran wrestler Kota Ibushi has admitted that a comeback to the squared circle anytime seems highly unlikely while also announcing his new venture. Ibushi is dealing with a broken femur he sustained during a match on Collision last November.
Ibushi has since undergone a couple of surgeries, and he regularly shares updates on his recovery process with fans via social media. In his latest Instagram post, Ibusi conceded that his in-ring return seems unlikely. Despite this, he still hopes to contribute to the wrestling community.
The veteran wrestler revealed his intentions to revamp a notable venue in Tokyo, Japan, called Shinjuku FACE, a place that, according to Kota Ibushi, was a “perfect venue” for indie wrestling promotions to hold their events.
Here’s what Ibushi said:
“Thank you all so much for everything up until now. I’m Kota Ibushi, a professional wrestler who has been active for 22 years. I was able to fulfill many dreams in the world of professional wrestling, and I truly had a wonderful life as a wrestler. I am currently sidelined due to a right leg injury sustained last November. To be honest, a comeback seems unlikely for now. I turned 44 today. So I decided, Kota Ibushi, I want to give back to the professional wrestling world. The professional wrestling world is currently facing a serious crisis: Shinjuku FACE is closing down. This venue, where I’ve had many matches, is a place that professional wrestling organizations have been grateful to. In particular, it was the perfect venue for independent wrestling promotions to hold regular shows.”
“I believe that the disappearance of such venues is equivalent to a crisis for the culture of professional wrestling. Therefore, Kota Ibushi will put his body on the line. I’m putting my body on the line to earn money. I am going to build a pro wrestling venue. So, please cooperate with me. Please give me work, no matter how small the project may be. My leg isn’t fully recovered, so I can’t play the match, but I’ll manage to get through everything else with sheer willpower. And, with the money they earn, I’ll build a professional wrestling venue. I don’t care how long it takes! I want to give back to the professional wrestling world in the end. To achieve this, I need your cooperation. I look forward to your DMs. Thank you!”
Check out his comments below:
