Katsuyori Shibata

Katsuyori Shibata (born November 17, 1979) is a Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and wrestling trainer currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He also appears for AEW’s sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a former ROH Pure Champion. Shibata is renowned in professional wrestling for his hard-hitting offense. He spent the majority of his career with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), both as a wrestler and a trainer. In NJPW, he is a former three-time NEVER Openweight Champion, a one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion (with Hirooki Goto), and the winner of the 2017 New Japan Cup. Additionally, he has held the RPW British Heavyweight Championship from Revolution Pro Wrestling. From March 2018 to July 2023, Shibata served as the head coach of NJPW’s dojo in Los Angeles.