Fightful Select has learned that Katsuyori Shibata has to return to Japan ASAP for an extended period.

8 comments

1. Wonder if he could defend that title in NJPW. The gimmick of the belt basically prevents him from actually working “real” matches right?

2. I mean, could NJPW have called him in for a WK match? Sure.

   But I think it’s more likely that this is either a visa thing or a personal/family issue.

3. It sounds like there is some issue.

4. Probably wants to get an Alex Zayne Taco Bell combo before the promotion ends.

5. Hopefully everything is okay for he and his family.

6. wouldn’t think it’s NJPW related.

7. I just hope everything is okay.

8. Time for the Frankenstein check up or something?