In addition to Jay White winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, last night’s “New Beginning In Osaka” had some other major news breaking. Kota Ibushi announced that he’ll be staying with the company and that he’ll be returning in time for the New Japan Cup. Chris Charlton translated Ibushi’s promo for the masses below:
.@ibushi_kota "I'll stay New Japan Pro-Wrestling."
THE NEW BEGINNING in OSAKA (Feb 11th, 2019)
Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/Tj7UBJ4PjP#njpw #njnbg #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/u3sYuFh6Wm— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) February 11, 2019
Ibushi: today, I have something to say to everyone. My neck, my head, it’s made everyone worry. I’m sorry. But I’m now able to speak in front of you all. #njnbg
— chris charlton (@reasonjp) February 11, 2019
Ibushi: I WILL STAY IN NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING! #njnbg
— chris charlton (@reasonjp) February 11, 2019
Ibushi: next month! I will be in the New Japan Cup! And I will win it! I’m not going anywhere and I will give it my all here in NJPW! Thanks for your support! #njnbg
— chris charlton (@reasonjp) February 11, 2019
It’s also being reported by the Super J-Cast that Ibushi has signed a two-year deal to remain with the promotion.
We haven’t seen Ibushi in the ring since he suffered a concussion while wrestling Will Ospreay at Wrestle Kingdom 13. Are you happy to see him remain in NJPW? Would you have preferred Kota to make the move to WWE or AEW? Sound off in the comments section below.
