Kota Ibushi Handed Further Sanctions By NJPW

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New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi will receive a temporary pay cut after he made a number of serious, public accusations against the company.

Interestingly, the pay cut is not directly a result of the accusations he made, but rather for appearing for another promotion (Just Tap Out), which breached his current NJPW contract.

Ibushi’s comments, which he posted to his personal Twitter account, suggested he was going to expose “harassing bosses’, but it seems the situation has been calmed for the time being.

The latest development is that Ibushi, as well as NJPW President Takami Ohbari and another NJPW official, will all receive 10% pay cuts for the next three months for their actions.

Here is the full statement from New Japan.

During a press conference on May 27 2022 regarding events concerning Kota Ibushi and a member of NJPW staff (henceforth “The Official”), it was announced that both Mr. Ibushi and The Official would be subject to penalties as a result of their actions. Upon consideration, these penalties have been determined, and in the interest of transparency, are outlined below.

KOTA IBUSHI: A ten percent (10%) reduction in pay for the three month period between July and September 2022 as a result of a breach of contract.

Representative Director TAKAMI OHBARI: A ten percent (10%) reduction in pay for the three month period between July and September 2022 as a result of executive responsibility.

THE OFFICIAL: A ten percent (10%) reduction in pay for the three month period between July and September 2022, as well as a transfer to a different position as a result of inappropriate comments toward a wrestler representing a breach of duty.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling would like to once again apologise for the concern and inconvenience caused by these events, and humbly ask for your continued support.

As of writing, Kota Ibushi remains a full-time contracted member of the NJPW roster.

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