Kota Ibushi Says A Return To Pro Wrestling Seems Impossible Following Second Surgery, Vows To Return
Kota Ibushi provides an update following his most recent surgery on a recent leg injury, and on if he will return to the ring.
Kota Ibushi provides an update following his most recent surgery on a recent leg injury, and on if he will return to the ring.
Ibushi has been out of action since November of last year when he suffered a fractured leg, and has had a range of complications from the injury as a result. Last week, he would undergo another surgery on the leg, and has now provided an update following the procedure.
While speaking in a new video posted to X, Kota Ibushi spoke about the surgery, noting that ‘a return to professional wrestling is almost impossible.’
“Fortunately, the surgery was successful, but I learned a few things from it. It seems that a return to professional wrestling is almost impossible. The plate that was replaced this time will not be removed from my perspective in the future, and will remain like this for life. Thanks to the treatment, I can now go about my life without any problems, but apparently there is a high chance it will break again if I do professional wrestling. When that happens, even daily life becomes difficult. In the past, I would have tried to make a comeback, but I’m confused because I don’t feel that motivation anymore. Is it due to age? Perhaps my body has come to understand that with these legs, I may never be able to return to my prime. That’s what I thought, I’m completely recovered after just two days since the surgery! Even though a comeback seems hopeless, I will definitely return to the ring. I don’t know how many years it will take, but I will never give up. However, my leg is in pretty bad shape, so I’m going to stop pushing as hard as I used to.”
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— 飯伏幸太が体を張ってプロレス会場を作るまで (@Ibushi_ganbaru) September 21, 2026
Elsewhere in another update, Ibushi spoke about living on medication usually prescribed to cancer paitents. You can read more about that here.
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