Kota Ibushi

Kota Ibushi is a Japanese professional wrestler and martial artist known for his high-flying style and performances in major Japanese promotions including DDT Pro-Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Kota Ibushi is a Japanese professional wrestler and martial artist known for his high-flying style and performances in major Japanese promotions including DDT Pro-Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and former inaugural IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, and has also wrestled internationally under freelance and promotion-affiliated appearances.

Career

Ibushi began his wrestling career with DDT Pro-Wrestling in 2004 and later became one of the promotion's major champions. He moved into New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 2009, where he established himself as a top singles and tag team competitor.

In-ring style

He is widely recognized for a fast-paced, high-risk style that combines aerial moves, technical wrestling, and powerful striking. WWE described his style as high-flying, technical, and striking.

Championships and achievements

Ibushi has held multiple championships across major Japanese promotions, including DDT's KO-D Openweight Championship and NJPW titles such as the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. He later became the inaugural IWGP World Heavyweight Champion in 2021.

Later career

After leaving DDT and NJPW in 2016, Ibushi worked across several promotions as a freelancer. He has also been associated with All Elite Wrestling in more recent reporting.