The full extent of Kota Ibushis devastating injury has now been revealed, and the news isnt good. After fracturing his femur during the October 8 Collision taping, Ibushi has undergone surgery and faces a recovery timeline that could stretch well over a year.
On the October 14 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the seriousness of the injury, calling it one of the most difficult setbacks a wrestler can face. Alvarez explained that Ibushi has vowed to return, but the odds are stacked against him.
Meltzer confirmed just how long Ibushi may be out of action.
Alvarez added that the injury was especially gruesome.
Meltzer explained that the landing could have been far worse, emphasizing how lucky Ibushi was not to injure his neck or head.
Despite the bleak prognosis, Alvarez noted that Tony Khan personally visited Ibushi in the hospital, bringing flowers and a handwritten letter to remind him that AEW still has his back.
With a recovery window of 1218 months and no guarantee of returning at the same level, Ibushis future in wrestling is now uncertain. Whats clear is that this freak accident has forced him to fight one of the biggest battles of his career outside the ring.
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