Ring Of Honor has announced that popular New Japan Pro Westling star, Katsuyori Shibata, will be in attendance for all three nights of their Texas ‘Road to G1 Supercard’ events this January.
Shibata will be in attendance in order to sign autographs and take photos with fans as part of the promotion’s pre-event Meet and Greets.
One of NJPW’s most prominent stars during his time with the company, ‘The Wrestler’ has not competed in-ring following his brutal matchup with Kazuchika Okada on April 9th, 2017, during New Japan’s Sakura Genesis event.
Shibata suffered a severe injury via a vicious headbutt during the match that led to him to experience paralysis to the right side of his body. This injury has led to speculation that Shibata is most likely done wrestling.
He has since been assigned as Head Coach for New Japan’s American dojo, located in Los Angeles, California.
NJPW has released a series of YouTube documentaries following his journey adjusting to life in America and his new role within the company, entitled ‘California Dreamin’.”
Road To G1 Supercard
You can meet Shibata on the following dates:
ROAD TO G1 SUPERCARD – DALLAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH
BELL TIME @ 07:30 PM CT
GILLEY’S DALLAS
1135 S LAMAR ST
DALLAS , TX 75215
ROAD TO G1 SUPERCARD – HOUSTON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH
BELL TIME @ 07:30 PM CT
NRG ARENA
NRG PKWY
HOUSTON , TX 77054
ROAD TO G1 SUPERCARD – SAN ANTONIO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH
BELL TIME @ 07:00 PM CT
AUSTIN HIGHWAY EVENT CENTER
1948 AUSTIN HWY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
