Kota Ibushi out of hospital after surgery
Kota Ibushi is out of the hospital after a shorter-than-expected stay.
On Instagram, Ibushi indicated this week that he’s undergone a second surgery to help with the broken femur he suffered in October 2025. A screw came loose but has now been firmly secured. Ibushi noted that he was originally supposed to be in the hospital for two weeks but was able to get out in just three days.
“A major screw came loose. This time, two spots are firmly secured,” Ibushi wrote. “Complete rest! I was told several times, ‘Mr. Ibushi, complete rest!!’ but I’ll do things my way. I’m grateful, truly grateful, that I’m allowed freedom in my rehab. Thank you for the surgery. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, AEW.”
Ibushi, 43, sustained the injury during a match against Josh Alexander that aired on an October AEW Collision episode. Though he was initially told that he would need to be out of action for two years, Ibushi is hoping to return quicker than that.
Earlier this week, The Young Bucks revealed that Ibushi’s injury derailed plans for them to face Ibushi & Kenny Omega in a tag match at AEW Full Gear 2025. Instead, a six-man tag bout took place with The Young Bucks & Alexander defeating Omega & Jurassic Express (Jack Perry & Luchasaurus).
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