Impending Addition of Ibushi to AEW Creates Buzz Ahead of High-Stakes Event

As AEW’s highly anticipated event, Blood & Guts, approaches on July 19 at Boston’s TD Garden, the wrestling world is buzzing with excitement. And now, a potential spoiler has emerged regarding a major addition to the AEW roster.

In reporting behind Fightful’s paywall, Sean Sapp revealed that AEW is on the verge of securing a significant name, albeit possibly for a limited duration.

According to Sapp, “Fightful has confirmed that conversations have taken place between international star Kota Ibushi and All Elite Wrestling. Most of the talent we spoke to this week are of the belief that he would be joining the company in some capacity, specifically for the upcoming Blood & Guts show. AEW hasn’t made an official announcement, and he’s not been nearly as public of late.”

Ibushi’s management has recently reduced his media obligations, citing an upcoming busy schedule. A source close to Ibushi in Japan has indicated that he is planning to work the upcoming AEW show. While Ibushi wrestled for GCW during WrestleMania week, he has been largely absent from action since October 2021 due to various reasons.

Notably, there have been concerns in the past among talent who have worked for both NJPW and AEW about Ibushi’s potential involvement with AEW and its impact on the relationship with NJPW. However, Ibushi himself claimed that any issues between him and New Japan had been resolved, and a contract offer from the promotion had been extended.

As the pieces fall into place, AEW finds itself with many choices on the horizon, and including Kota Ibushi adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming Blood & Guts event. Known for its intense and captivating matches, the Blood & Guts format promises to deliver a thrilling experience for everyone involved. Only time will reveal how AEW will strategically book this highly-anticipated matchup and its impact on