AEW star Kota Ibushi has announced that he will be staying with All Elite Wrestling for the foreseeable future. In a new post on his social media, Ibushi confirmed that he has signed a new two-year contract extension with the company.
Kota Ibushi Signs New AEW Extension
In an emotional post on his Instagram, Ibushi called the new contract a “turning point in my life.” He reflected on his journey in professional wrestling, which he called a “dream” that also requires enduring “99% hell.”
“This was incredible‼️ A turning point in my life. You never think you’ll be born and get to ride on a private jet, right? And I just signed a new two-year contract 🖋️,” Ibushi wrote. “I still want to live, and I have no choice but to live. But I can’t imagine myself wrestling until 45.”
Kota Ibushi Is Still Looking Up
Despite the hardships of a long career, Kota made it clear that his journey is far from over and that he is still aiming to reach new heights in AEW. “Still, you must never look down. Keep looking up, higher and higher. This isn’t enough yet, not even close‼️ From here on out…” he concluded.
The news of his contract extension comes as Ibushi is preparing for a match at the upcoming AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24. He is set to team with Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega to take on The Death Riders, Gabe Kidd, and The Young Bucks in a Lights Out Steel Cage Match. The full post from Kota Ibushi can be found on his official Instagram account.
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