Tony Khan reportedly "not hesitant" to sign former WWE Cruiserweight Classic member to AEW
As per reports, AEW President Tony Khan will not hesitate to sign a former WWE Cruiserweight Classic member.
Kota Ibushi is currently contracted to New Japan Pro Wrestling. His last match took place in October 2021 when he lost to Kazuchika Okada in the finals of the NJPW G1 Climax via referee stoppage at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.
A young Kota Ibushi tries to fend off both Briscoe Brothers, but the numbers game catches up with him. https://t.co/icKtfyYEIl
Ibushi sustained a shoulder injury that left him out of action for a long time. During his injury, the former NXT wrestler revealed a lot about his current situation with NJPW. It caused quite a stir and strained the Japanese star's relationship with the company.
On the Flagship Wrestling Podcast. Joe Lanza stated that Tony Khan would not hesitate to sign the inaugural NJPW World Heavyweight Champion to AEW once his contract with NJPW expires. This is not Ibushi's only offer, however.
I miss when Kota Ibushi was God. https://t.co/OUIVCQrfAB
According to the same source, the Golden Star could go to CyberFight, the parent company of DDT and Pro Wrestling NOAH. The offer made to him reportedly far exceeds his current terms with New Japan. Ibushi has worked in DDT before, between 2004 and 2009.
WWE veteran explained how Vince McMahon is different from AEW president Tony Khan
WWE veteran Jim Cornette recently explained the differences between former WWE Head of Creative Vince McMahon and AEW boss Tony Khan.
"If the guys can just willy-nilly say on Twitter or out in public in front of God and everybody, yeah, Tony goes out and parties with all the guys and they do this and that and they stay up all night and you know, if you’re in that clique, then you get preferential treatment. And even if they’re not getting preferential treatment, because they’re in that clique, you’ve still established that the boss is staying up all night partying with the f*cking guys." Jim Cornette said. (h/t: itrwrestling)
Vince McMahon officially retired back in the summer of 2022 following allegations. The 77-year-old came under fire after a number of articles from the Wall Street Journal exposed a lot of information previously unknown.
Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Nick Khan took over McMahon's roles within WWE. Since then, Triple H has significantly changed the product in the Stamford-based company.
Meanwhile, Tony Khan recently announced that Ring of Honor content would be available on the Honor Club for $9.99 a month.