• AEW Star To Miss 2 Years Of Action After Serious Injury On Collision
Kota Ibushi suffered a serious injury during the AEW Collision “Homecoming” taping on October 8th. While facing Josh Alexander, Ibushi fell from the turnbuckle to the floor and was immediately checked on by medical staff. After several minutes, he was stretchered from ringside.
It was later confirmed that the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion suffered a broken femur, an injury that will keep him out of action for an extended period.
In an update shared on Instagram, Ibushi revealed that doctors expect it to take around one year for his femur to fully heal and up to two years before he can return to the ring. Here’s what he posted:
“My current condition. One year to fully recover. Two years until I can step into the ring again. I believe in myself more than the doctors. I absolutely don’t believe in that. I know I have amazing DNA that gives me the ability to heal!!
How many injuries have I healed with my absolute healing power since I was young? I’ll prove that this doesn’t apply.”
Kota Ibushi has dealt with many injuries in his career. He signed with AEW in 2023 and recently extended his deal with the company for two more years.
We wish Kota Ibushi a speedy recovery!
• Major Indication That Chris Jericho May Leave AEW
Chris Jericho has not appeared on AEW television since the April 9th episode of Dynamite, where he voiced frustration towards Big Bill and Bryan Keith following his loss of the ROH World Championship.
Rumors have been circulating that Jericho’s contract with AEW is set to expire in December 2025. Amid these reports, he fueled speculation about a potential return to WWE by interacting with a post suggesting he could be “open to returning.”
In a recent interview, the former AEW World Champion also said that he wouldn’t be opposed to a WWE return.
Speculation over Y2J’s AEW future has grown after he began promoting talent for his November 2026 cruise. Notably, there is no mention of AEW matches or roster members, which is unusual compared to previous years.
While the event is still a year away, with Jericho’s AEW contract expected to expire later this year, it could be a hint that he’s on his way out of the Jacksonville-based company.
However, nothing can be said for sure yet, as this could also be a way to keep fans guessing.
There are some big names being advertised for Chris Jericho’s 2026 cruise, including WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase, Saraya (fka Paige), Jeff Hardy, Nic Nemeth (fka Dolph Ziggler) and The Great Muta.
