Kota Ibushi Wants to Build His Own Wrestling Venue, Gives Health Update

By Noah Leatherland

To mark his 44th birthday, Kota Ibushi took to social media to share a lofty goal he has set himself. The Golden Star has announced that he intends to build his own wrestling venue.

Ibushi has been out of action for several months now, recovering from a leg injury sustained on an episode of AEW Collision. Ibushi offers a health update in the video shared to social media, and it appears that it will be quite a while yet before fans will see Ibushi return to the ring.

However, while he is unable to compete in the ring, Ibushi wants to give back to the professional wrestling world in another way, by opening his own wrestling venue.

The following is a transcription of the video’s own subtitles:

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 time 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 very 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 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!

 

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Shinjuku FACE announced their closure earlier this year, with their cessation of their operations set for the end of September 2026. It appears that Ibushi will keep fans updated on his quest to open a venue in future social media videos.