Kota Ibushi made his AEW debut on July 19 in an episode of AEW Dynamite. He joined forces with Kenny Omega and The Elite (Omega, Hangman Page, and The Young Bucks) to beat Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta), Konosuke Takeshita, and PAC in an Blood & Guts Match.
Ibushi also worked matches at the AEW All In and AEW All Out events.
While speaking in a new interview for his YouTube channel, Kota revealed he signed his AEW deal on the same day as the Blood & Guts match.
“I signed the contract. In a manner of speaking, yes. But during the discussion, they asked me how we could come to a deal. I said unless it has this and this and this, unless it has these conditions, I don’t want to sign a contract. I said if we’re just going to sign a contract, let’s do it today. That was the hardcore match, double ring, cage [Blood & Guts], on that day. That’s the day we signed the contract. We had a verbal agreement. It has to be this way for me. I’m based in Japan, and I will travel for the matches. Basically, I’m in Japan, I work in Japan. I will be active. I’ll be free to do that do. There are other things that make the contract even more flexible. Like if I could appear for another promotion. That kind of thing is normal, like can I compete in another match? We talked about all those kinds of details. I still got the OK. Tell us anything you want. We’ll listen to whatever you say. Reduce the number of matches a little bit more. Because if I go too many times, my activities in Japan will be limited, so reduce the number of matches a little bit more. When I said that, that is OK too. It’s the best deal,” Ibushi said.
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Kota Ibushi, a renowned professional wrestler, recently made his debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on July 19. Ibushi joined forces with Kenny Omega and The Elite to defeat Blackpool Combat Club, Konosuke Takeshita, and PAC in a thrilling Blood & Guts Match.
In addition to his AEW debut, Ibushi also participated in matches at the AEW All In and AEW All Out events. His arrival in AEW has generated a lot of excitement among wrestling fans, as Ibushi is known for his high-flying and innovative wrestling style.
During a recent interview on his YouTube channel, Ibushi revealed that he signed his AEW contract on the same day as the Blood & Guts match. He explained that he had specific conditions that needed to be met before he would agree to sign the contract. Ibushi emphasized that he wanted the flexibility to continue working in Japan while also being able to travel for AEW matches. He also mentioned that he wanted the option to appear for other promotions if the opportunity arose.
Ibushi expressed his satisfaction with the contract negotiations, stating that AEW was willing to listen to his requests and make adjustments accordingly. He mentioned that reducing the number of matches he would have to participate in was one of the key factors in reaching an agreement. This would allow him to continue his activities in Japan without limitations.
The signing of Kota Ibushi is a significant addition to the AEW roster. Ibushi is widely regarded as one of the top wrestlers in the world and has achieved success in various promotions, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). His unique wrestling style and charismatic personality make him a fan favorite wherever he goes.
Fans can expect to see Ibushi bring his incredible athleticism and innovative moves to AEW, adding another layer of excitement to the promotion’s already stacked roster. With his signing, AEW continues to solidify its position as a major player in the world of professional wrestling.
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