Katsuyori Shibata Archives - Page 4 of 5 - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Katsuyori Shibata wins ROH Pure Championship at Supercard of Honor

March 31, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Katsuyori Shibata has marked another milestone in his comeback from life-threatening injury to win the ROH Pure Championship at Supercard of Honor.

Katsuyori Shibata reflects on UWF Rules match with Tom Lawlor at INOKI BOM-BA-YE x Ganryujima

December 29, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Following the Antonio Inoki memorial event, Katsuyori Shibata spoke to the press about his UWF Rules match

Hiroshi Tanahashi to guest commentate Shibata vs. Lawlor at INOKI BOM-BA-YE x Ganryujima

December 27, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Tom Lawlor and Katsuyori Shibata will be competing in a UWF Rules match and providing commentary for the bout is Hiroshi Tanahashi

Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tom Lawlor added to INOKI BOM-BA-YE x Ganryujima

December 13, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Tom Lawlor and Katsuyori Shibata will collide at the Antonio Inoki memorial show

Katsuyori Shibata will be present for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, doesn’t know how he’ll be a part of things

December 8, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Katsuyori Shibata confirms that he will be present at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 in January

Katsuyori Shibata discusses Ren Narita comparisons, Narita’s reintroduction to NJPW

November 18, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Katsuyori Shibata talks all things Ren Narita and Narita’s return to Japan

AEW Rampage sees spike in younger viewership for Shibata, Tyson episode

November 7, 2022 John Pollock

Katsuyori Shibata’s first match in an AEW ring and the novelty of Mike Tyson on commentary led to an increase in Rampage’s younger viewership.

Katsuyori Shibata discusses his match on AEW Rampage, thinks he’ll wrestle again in the near future

November 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Katsuyori Shibata reflects on his All-Atlantic Title match on AEW Rampage. He added that he did not want to wait around in Japan

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rampage presents unique episode feat. Mike Tyson, Katsuyori Shibata

November 4, 2022 John Pollock

Matt Hardy clarifies comments about All Out, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, Young Rock season premiere, unique edition of Rampage, Paul vs. Silva update & more.

KUSHIDA shares that when he departed WWE, the first person he contacted was Katsuyori Shibata

August 9, 2022 Andrew Thompson

KUSHIDA remained in contact with Katsuyori Shibata throughout his time in WWE as he would see NJPW STRONG talents come in and out of NXT

Katsuyori Shibata saves Orange Cassidy at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

June 26, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Orange Cassidy found himself in the ring with Katsuyori Shibata who saved him from a United Empire attack

Katsuyori Shibata kept NJPW L.A. dojo talents in the dark about his return

January 18, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Clark Connors shares that Shibata kept the NJPW L.A. Dojo trainees in the dark about his return to in-ring competition

Katsuyori Shibata defeats Ren Narita in traditional rules match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16

January 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Ren Narita was the mystery opponent for Shibata at Wrestle Kingdom. The match was changed from Catch rules to traditional rules

Katsuyori Shibata feels that some good has come from his injury, mentions NJPW L.A. dojo as an example

January 2, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of his match at Wrestle Kingdom 16, Shibata discusses his return and the injury that put him out of action for four years

Rules announced for Katsuyori Shibata’s match at Wrestle Kingdom

December 27, 2021 John Pollock

Katsuyori Shibata’s match at Wrestle Kingdom 16 will be contested under ‘Catch Wrestling Rules’.

Katsuyori Shibata to make ‘major’ announcement at 12/15 NJPW show

December 5, 2021 Andrew Thompson

At the 2021 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors/World Tag League finals, Katsuyori Shibata will be making a ‘major’ announcement

Katsuyori Shibata talks his return, knew Zack Sabre Jr. was the right opponent

October 26, 2021 Andrew Thompson

For the first time since 2017, Katsuyori Shibata competed in a sanctioned match for NJPW and he talked to Tokyo Sports about it

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Final look at the G1 Climax

October 22, 2021 John Pollock

One final look at the G1 Climax, top matches & attendance figures, Katsuyori Shibata’s return, Christian vs. Josh Alexander, SmackDown & Rampage tonight, Bloodsport 7, Renee Paquette shares Vince McMahon story, crazy weight issues for UFC main event & more.

G1 Climax 31 Final Report: Okada vs. Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata returns

October 21, 2021 Mark Buckeldee

Mark Buckeldee reviews the final night of the G1 with Kazuchika Okada vs. Kota Ibushi in the final, and an exhibition match with Katsuyori Shibata.

Katsuyori Shibata competes in exhibition match at NJPW G1 Climax finals

October 21, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Katsuyori Shibata met Zack Sabre Jr. in an exhibition match at the NJPW G1 Climax finals