Katsuyori Shibata

Katsuyori Shibata

45 · Born: Nov 17, 1979

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1979 Kuwana, Mie, Japan

Biography

Katsuyori Shibata is a renowned and esteemed individual within the realms of professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, and wrestling training, boasting a distinguished career replete with a reputation for delivering formidable and impactful offense that has left an indelible mark on the sport.

Shibata, a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling, is currently affiliated with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW),despite being on an indefinite hiatus due to a debilitating injury that has left him sidelined.

Before his recent hiatus, Shibata had established himself as a force to be reckoned with within the organization, achieving a remarkable level of success that included claiming the prestigious NEVER Openweight Championship on not one, not two, but three separate occasions.

In addition to his individual accolades, Shibata has also shared the spotlight with his tag team partners, claiming the IWGP Tag Team Championship in a testament to his ability to thrive in a variety of match types and situations.

Furthermore, Shibata's impressive resume also includes a victory in the highly respected New Japan Cup in 2017, a competition that has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious and challenging events on the professional wrestling calendar.

Kazushi Shibata's impressive wrestling career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the prestigious British Heavyweight Championship in Revolution Pro Wrestling, a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional skill.

Since the month of March in the year 2018, Shibata has undertaken the responsibility of serving as the head coach at NJPW's dojo located in the city of Los Angeles, California, where he has been dedicating himself to the task of imparting his extensive knowledge and expertise to the up-and-coming wrestlers who are seeking to hone their skills and perfect their craft in the world of professional wrestling.

Career

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ROH Supercard of Honor
ROH Supercard of Honor as Katsuyori Shibata
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All Elite Wrestling: All Out as Katsuyori Shibata
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