Top free agent could snub AEW for WWE if he's allowed to work with Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura

In a surprising turn of events, top free agent and former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi may be leaning towards snubbing AEW and considering a potential move to WWE.

Following the expiration of his contract with NJPW on February 1, 2023, Ibushi has become one of the most sought-after free agents in the industry. There have been widespread rumors about his next move, with reports suggesting that Triple H has shown keen interest in signing the 41-year-old star. The wrestler has expressed his interest in joining the company if certain conditions are met.

Ibushi himself has expressed a strong desire to join Tony Khan's promotion. He has also voiced his intentions to take on coaching roles and establish his own wrestling school.

In an interview with Dark Puroresu Flowsion, Ibushi is still intrigued by the WWE, especially if he is given the opportunity to work alongside fellow wrestlers Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura. He also mentioned his desire to train other stars, indicating his interest in contributing to the development of talent within the company.

However, it is worth noting that Ibushi's preference seems to lie outside the realm of signing a full-time contract with either WWE or AEW. As reported by GiveMeSport.

The wrestling industry could undergo a significant transformation if Kota Ibushi potentially joins the Stamford-based promotion. Fans across the globe eagerly await his next career move.

With Ibushi expressing interest in the global wrestling juggernaut and the prospect of working with Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura, anticipation grows even further.

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WWE Superstar Sami Zayn recently said he wants to face Kota Ibushi

Sami Zayn has faced numerous industry giants both in and outside WWE. On Twitter, the current Tag Team Champion expressed his desire to compete against Kota Ibushi. Zayn had previously shared the ring with Ibushi prior to joining the Stamford-based promotion.

In response to an old video featuring former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Sami Zayn expressed his keenness for a possible rematch with Kota Ibushi. Zayn referred to Ibushi as both a "lunatic" and a "gift to pro wrestling,"

Check out his tweet below:

Fans are undoubtedly intrigued by the potential rematch between Zayn and Ibushi, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness these two exceptional performers collide once more.

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