Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi has been diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and will continue to miss upcoming NJPW events, the company announced Wednesday. Ibushi has been out of action in recent weeks due to an illness. Prior to being pulled from the July 19 Summer Struggle card, Ibushi had missed the previous two events due to side… Read More NJPW Star Kota Ibushi Diagnosed With Aspiration Pneumonia
Back in February, Kota Ibushi announced he had signed a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling, keeping him with the promotion until 2021. The current IWGP Intercontinental Champion had previously worked more as a freelance wrestler in recent years until that deal. In a press conference, Ibushi announced he had a new contract with NJPW and would stay “until the… Read More Kota Ibushi Says He’s Staying With NJPW “Until The Day I Die” With New Contract
The photo below has been spreading on social media with Kota Ibushi teasing appearing at the event. Ibushi returned to the promotion this past October under a mask as “Tiger Mask W” and will be wrestling as Tiger Mask W at Wrestle Kingdom 11 against Tiger the Dark. 新宿アルタ前にて。🚚🚚🚚 pic.twitter.com/tD4tjIMqq7 — 『KAMINOGE』編集部 (@kaminoges) December 19,… Read More Kota Ibushi Wrestle Kingdom 11 Tease? – Watch Past NJPW WK Events
