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Katsuyori Shibata

17 Nov, 1979 in Kuwana, Mie, Japan

Katsuyori Shibata is a Japanese semi-retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and professional wrestling trainer. In professional wrestling, he is known for his hard-hitting offense. He is currently working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), though on indefinite hiatus due to injury. In New Japan, he is a former three-time NEVER... Openweight Champion, one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, and the winner of the 2017 New Japan Cup. He is also a former holder of Revolution Pro Wrestling's British Heavyweight Championship. Since March 2018, Shibata has served as the head coach of NJPW's dojo in Los Angeles.

Also Known As:

The Mad Dog Wrestler

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AEW All Out
66% (2023)
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AEW WrestleDream
82% (2023)
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AEW Dynasty
75% (2024)
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NJPW Nexess
0% (2004)
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AEW WrestleDream
67% (2024)