5 things you need to know about Kota Ibushi

#2 He has a 5 Star match under his belt

Ibushi’s match against Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestle Kingdom 9 was an all-time classic.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter match-rating system is the most respected of its kind. It is to wrestling, as Michelin Stars are to food. Many wrestlers take the rating system very seriously, including Bret Hart, who’s stated in interviews about how proud he has been when his matches have been praised in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Since the inaugural WON 5 star match was awarded to Dyanamite Kid vs Tiger Mask I, only 78 matches have gotten the honour and Ibushi has one under his name. His match against Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestle Kingdom 9 received the honour of a 5 star rating.