Kota Ibushi to undergo surgery on September 17 following injury setback

Professional wrestler Kota Ibushi announced on August 29 that he requires a second surgery on September 17 to address complications with a femur injury. The upcoming procedure is intended to replace a surgical plate inserted during a previous operation in the United States, which was reportedly determined to be too weak to allow the bone to heal correctly.

Ibushi expressed frustration that the inadequacy of the original plate was only identified after significant time had passed. While he hopes this will be his final major surgery, the setback raises questions regarding his professional future. He noted that medical professionals have advised him that he may be unable to participate in contact sports moving forward, though he has not entirely ruled out a potential comeback.

Currently, Ibushi’s primary focus is recovery and reaching a state where he no longer requires strong pain medication. The news impacts roster planning for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where the former champion has built a reputation for high-impact performances.