Shibata-NJPW Dojo News (Patreon)

Katsuyori Shibata can't wrestle anymore, but he's still heavily involved in New Japan Pro Wrestling as a trainer at the LA Dojo. We spoke to Danny Limelight about Shibata's training method, who said the respected veteran is a perfectionist who hands out tough love and very stern training. Shibata is not cleared to wrestle, and doesn't get too physical during the training sessions, but Limelight also said that he won't hesitate to get in the ring and show the trainees holds and guide them through things if he needs to.