Kota Ibushi has taken to Twitter to issue a statement on his ongoing situation with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Ibushi took to Twitter earlier this month to air out his grievances with the promotion.
One big issue was with a particular member of the NJPW talent relations department named Kikuchi. Ibushi also alleged that several NJPW bosses have been involved in sexual harassment, as well as dealing with the Yakuza.
Things went quiet after the story initially broke, however, Ibushi has once again spoken out, releasing the following statement on Twitter. Ibushi notes that Kikuchi and NJPW President Takami Ohbari are refusing to apologize or meet with him. He also said the situation has gotten so bad that his mother attempted suicide.
Here’s the full statement, translated via a fan on Twitter:
“I know this is sudden but I can no longer bare to watch so I’ll tell you. Previously, I brought up his name and the screenshot that is totally true. I wasn’t sure if I should tell it, but it’s unbearable for me to see my mother in her current condition
“First of all, they still haven’t apologized. Kikuchi and Ohbari probably don’t have guilt feelings
“They didn’t even meet me to gave a notice of my release. It was merely via LINE. My mother contacted me with concern, perhaps noticing my distress.”
“I had reached my limit, so I talked to my mother about that sudden LINE message and the power harassment-esque treatments that I received, then she said in a weak voice, ‘It’s okay to leave’”
“The next day, my mother attempted suicide. She clearly said that she could not forgive Kikuchi and the current president. That is why I will fight until the end.”
“They did something that is absolutely unforgivable. I wasn’t able to get in touch my mother to meet her in person. I will only manage to talk to her through someone else in the near future. I have already consulted my agent.”
“Kikuchi and the current president, do you understand? My mother attempted suicide right after Mother’s Day. That is a remotely attempted murder. It’s a miracle that she’s alive, but can you heal her hip bone? There is more to say, but it’ll cause trouble for others”
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