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Kota Ibushi Guest-Referees Street Wrestling Show
Kota Ibushi guest-refereed a street wrestling show at a festival in Japan on November 3.
Ibushi is a professional wrestler who has stayed involved in wrestling despite not competing.
He is recovering after a second surgery for complications from a fractured femur.
Ibushi has said a return to the ring seems impossible, though he has vowed to return.
His last match was in October 2025, and he has since made appearances for DDT Pro-Wrestling.
He is scheduled to appear at a P.P.P. Tokyo show on November 26, but no return to wrestling matches has been confirmed.
Kota Ibushi guest-refereed at a street pro-wrestling show held during the Kannai Food Haikara Festival.
Ibushi is recovering from complications related to a fractured femur and has said a return to the ring seems impossible, though he vowed to return.
A social media post said Ibushi joined in with chops during the event.
Ibushi’s last match was in October 2025, and he is scheduled to appear at a P.P.P. Tokyo show on November 26.
- Who
- Kota Ibushi guest-refereed the show.
- What
- He served as a referee at a street pro-wrestling event.
- When
- November 3, 2026, according to the social media posts cited in the article.
- Where
- The Kannai Food Haikara Festival. The location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ibushi competed in his last match.
Social media posts reported that Ibushi guest-refereed at the Kannai Food Haikara Festival.
Ibushi is scheduled to appear at a P.P.P. Tokyo show.
- Guest referee
- Kota Ibushi
- Event
- Kannai Food Haikara Festival
- Last match
- October 2025
- Scheduled appearance
- P.P.P. Tokyo show on November 26, 2026
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