Kota Ibushi Returns to AEW: News & Reaction
Kota Ibushi has returned to AEW! This shocking alliance with the Don Callis family on AEW Collision sent ripples through the wrestling world. Ibushi’s unexpected appearance and subsequent confrontation with Kazuchika Okada has ignited excitement for a future clash. The news broke on Saturday, marking the Japanese wrestling star’s comeback after more than a year away. This signals a major shift in AEW’s landscape. Mark Briscoe came and challenged, which lead to Kota standing shoulder to shoulder with Josh Alexander while Briscoe and Archer battled. this move is notable, considering his history with both Omega and Okada. News directory 3 has the full story. Catch Ibushi’s return to the ring this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite in Kent,Wash. Discover what’s next …
Kota Ibushi Shocks AEW Collision, Joins Don Callis’ faction
A surprise appearance on Saturday’s AEW Collision saw Japanese wrestling star Kota ibushi return to all Elite Wrestling after more than a year away. The appearance signaled a new alliance for Ibushi, as he joined the Don Callis Family.
The events unfolded during an in-ring segment featuring AEW Continental champion Kazuchika Okada, Lance Archer, Josh Alexander, and Don Callis. Callis disparaged Kenny Omega,suggesting Omega would be alone if he made it to All In. Callis then declared Ibushi the newest member of his stable.
Mark Briscoe entered the scene to defend Omega, asserting that Omega had friends. Ibushi then appeared, confronting Josh Alexander while Briscoe battled Archer. A face-off between Ibushi and Okada ensued, with Ibushi ultimately driving Okada from the ring.
Ibushi has a history with both Omega and Okada. He is Omega’s longtime tag team partner as one half of the golden Lovers. He and Okada have been both allies and rivals in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), last facing each other in the 2021 G1 tournament final, which Okada won.
The return marks Ibushi’s first AEW appearance sence November 2023, when he teamed with Omega, Chris Jericho, and Paul Wight to defeat Konosuke Takeshita, Brian Cage, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Kyle Fletcher on Dynamite. He has been out of action as February 2025.
What’s next
ibushi is scheduled to make his in-ring return this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite in Kent, Wash.