He's Interested: AEW Is "Top Priority" For Free Agent Former World Champion

He still wants in. There are all kinds of international wrestling stars, some of whom are among the biggest names in the wrestling world. Those are the stars who are going to be able to show up almost anywhere they like as any promotion would be happy to have them. Now we know where one of them wants to go, and it would be quite a coup for the promotion if they can pull it off.

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Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi is currently a free agent, after leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier this year. During an interview with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi revealed that he has received an offer to return to New Japan Pro Wrestling. While Ibushi did not say if he would be accepting the offer, he did say he views All Elite Wrestling as his top priority. Ibushi wrestled his first matches in nearly a year and a half over WrestleMania weekend for GCW following a shoulder injury.

As I stated yesterday NJPW has a offer in for Kota Ibushi. He told me AEW is his #1 priority still. pic.twitter.com/mk4VZF82qC

— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) May 13, 2023

Ibushi is a heck of a star. Check out what he could bring to AEW:

Opinion: In short, if AEW can land Ibushi, they would be crazy not to do so. Ibushi is one of the most talented stars in the world and someone who could make an impact for the company. If nothing else, he already has a longstanding relationship with Kenny Omega so reuniting them would certainly be a good idea. Seeing Ibushi in AEW would not be a surprise whatsoever and we very well may be seeing it soon.