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AEW Star Rushed to Hospital After Serious Injury During Match

AEW Star Rushed to Hospital After Serious Injury During Match

Summary

AEW wrestler Kota Ibushi got injured during a match taping against Josh Alexander on October 8. He is believed to have broken his femur and was taken to a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, for a medical check. AEW fans and the wrestling community are waiting for an official update on his condition.

Key Facts

  • Kota Ibushi, an AEW wrestler, got injured on October 8 during a match with Josh Alexander.
  • The injury happened at the AEW Collision taping in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Ibushi fell awkwardly from the turnbuckle, leading to the match being stopped.
  • He was taken to a local hospital, and it is believed he might have a broken femur.
  • Videos from fans showed Ibushi being attended to before being stretchered out of the arena.
  • Ibushi had a serious shoulder injury in 2021 that kept him out for over a year.
  • He recently signed a two-year contract extension with AEW in August 2025.
  • The wrestling community is waiting for an official statement regarding his injury.

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