Kota Ibushi has been absent from wrestling since the New Year 2024 event held by Pro Wrestling NOAH last month. During the main event, he competed in a singles match against Naomichi Marufuji, which lasted for over 30 minutes.
Despite injuring his ankle while performing a moonsault, Ibushi finished the bout It was later revealed that he had actually injured both of his ankles early on in the match.
He underwent surgery for a broken ankle. According to Dave Meltzer’s report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ibushi is expected to be out of action for a period of six to 12 months.
