Overview

• Ibushi was injured during an AEW Collision match against Josh Alexander on October 8 and was taken to a hospital from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville.
• He underwent surgery after doctors confirmed a broken femur sustained in the fall to the outside during the bout.
• In an Instagram update, he said he expects about a year to fully recover and up to two years before reentering the ring.
• Ibushi added that he trusts his own ability to heal more than medical estimates, expressing strong confidence in his recovery.
• The injury disrupts AEW plans that included Ibushi teaming with Kenny Omega at WrestleDream, and it follows prior setbacks, including broken ankles in early 2024 during his AEW tenure.