One major wrestling star who fans haven’t seen in awhile is reportedly on tap for an appearance with AEW.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, there has been confirmed conversation between former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Kota Ibushi and All Elite Wrestling. Many within the company were under the belief that Ibushi would be involved with AEW in some form, particularly with Blood & Guts upcoming, but that has not been confirmed.
Ibushi’s media obligations have been reduced which could be a good indication that he may be making a return to the ring soon. A source close to Kota indicated that he has plans to work Blood & Guts. We haven’t seen Ibushi wrestle on the regular since late 2021, stemming from injuries and was also very outspoken in his differences with NJPW. However, it’s been reported that Ibushi resolved his issues with NJPW and a new contract is on the table for him
Could We See AEW Reunite The Golden Lovers?
Ibushi notorioiusly has a history with former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega as the two formed a tag team called The Golden Lovers. That team stems all the way back to Omega and Ibushi’s days in DDT Pro-Wrestling. However, that team took another turn when Ibushi aligned with The Young Bucks as well in New Japan and the faction fused to form The Golden Elite. This occured after Omega was kicked out of the Bullet Club and was saved by Ibushi.
With Eddie Kingston participating in the G1 Climax and Bryan Danielson out with a broken arm, two surprise combatants are teased to compete in the Blood & Guts bout on July 19. After Dynamite went off the air on Wednesday Omega teased that he went “to recruit an old friend, somebody who’s very near and dear to my heart.”