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Katsuyori Shibata
3 Stories
76% Win Rate
1 Loss Streak
1 week ago Last Mentioned
About Katsuyori Shibata
Known for his stiff offense, Shibata built his reputation as a three-time NEVER Openweight Champion and one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion during an eleven-year tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he also served as a trainer at the LA Dojo. He won the New Japan Cup in 2017 and later held the ROH Pure Championship before departing NJPW in December 2023.
Shibata is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling as a member of The Opps alongside Samoa Joe and Hook. The Opps lost the AEW World Trios Championship on January 14, 2026, ending their 273-day reign.
Career Record
35 Wins
11 Losses
76% Win Rate
1 Loss Streak
Singles Matches 25W 6L
By Year
| Year | W | L | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Last 5 Matches
- L vs Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong Jun 24, 2026
- W vs Ariya Daivari, BEEF, Tony Nese Jun 11, 2026
- W vs Ariya Daivari, Tony Nese Jun 11, 2026
- W vs Aaron Solo Jun 6, 2026
- L vs Will Ospreay May 20, 2026
Record based on 46 matches in the WAW database.
Head-to-Head
Katsuyori Shibata 3–0 Aaron Solo
Their 3rd singles meeting — Katsuyori Shibata leads 3–0.
Last: Jun 6, 2026 · YouTube Special Episode #9 Taping - Part 3
Based on 3 meetings in the WAW database.
Katsuyori Shibata 3–0 Josh Woods
Their 3rd singles meeting — Katsuyori Shibata leads 3–0.
Based on 3 meetings in the WAW database.