New Japan Pro Wrestling posted a recent photo to their Instagram, announcing that current IWGP Intercontinental champion Kota Ibushi has officially signed with the promotion. Ibushi had been working on a part-time agreement according to the NJPW English commentary team, who officially revealed Ibushi’s addition following the Sengoku Lord event in Nagoya, Japan.

Kota Iibushi’s New Japan Professional Wrestling “Irandan” is officially announced! “Don’t die until it’s over. That’s my contract term.” @ njpw 1972 #njdontaku #njpw

Check out NJPW’s post below.

 

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#KotaIBUSHI!! ⭐️ 飯伏幸太選手の新日本プロレス“入団”が正式発表！ 「死ぬまで、終わるまで。それがボクの契約期間です」 @njpw1972 #njdontaku #njpw

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