Predicting Where EVERY NJPW Wrestler Will Be In 5 Years Time

5. Kota Ibushi

Ibushi is a curious case. The man values his personal freedom above all else, and refuses to get tied down in a full-time contract anywhere. This is why he turned WWE down in 2016, and it's hard to see him going exclusive anywhere, whether that's NJPW, All Elite Wrestling, or the McMahon family cesspit.

Kota's gonna Kota.

Prediction: In and out of NJPW and DDT.

Authored by Andy H Murray

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.

Posted On: 4th Dec 2018

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