Posted on 9/21/126 by Colin Vassallo
Kota Ibushi, who remains under AEW contract, has revealed
that he underwent a second surgery to place another bolt in
his femur which he broke in October of last year.
Ibushi last wrestled for AEW in October 2025, losing to Josh
Alexander on an episode of Collision. The match was cut
short after Ibushi’s serious injury and the Japanese star
underwent surgery a few days later.
At the time, Ibushi said that a successful return to the
ring would be two years away but in a post on Instagram,
Ibushi said that doctors told him that a return to wrestling
is nearly impossible now.
The 44-year-old added that he will still try to resume his
wrestling career but admitted he might not be able to
perform at the same level as before.
After almost two years away from TV, Ibushi returned to AEW
in June 2025, teaming up again with Kenny Omega to revive
The Golden Lovers tag team.