Report Last Updated - 1/06 (Winter)
Real Name - Katsuyori Shibata
Birthdate - 11/17/79
6' 198 lbs. - Mie, Japan

Aliases - Makai #4

Athletic background - Greco-Roman Wrestling (High School)

Teachers - Koetsu Yamamoto (New Japan Dojo)

Professional background - New Japan(`98-`05), Free(`05-) BML(`05-)

Groups - Makai Club, Black New Japan, BML Army

Career Highlights -
- Competes in the 2001 Best of the Super Juniors tournament
- Defeats El Samurai in a 10-Man 3-Falls match
- Wrestles IWGP Junior champion Kendo Ka Shin on a New Japan PPV
- Returns after a lengthy absense as Makai #4

Finisher(s) -
- PK / Penalty Kick
x Straightjacket Hold
x German Suplex
x Half Crab

Favorites -
- Grounded Headlock
- Mid Kick
- Soccer Kick
- Head Kicks (down opponent)
- Elbow

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 5
aerial - 2
power - 6
strikes - 10

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 8
bumping - 6
heat - 7
carrying - 7
push - 7
potential - 7

Outlook - One of New Japan good young prospects, Shibata has had an excellent few years with New Japan. Perhaps more so than his young lion peers, Shibata has had some big matches and chances to show his wares. Although its hard to predict what the future holds for this referee's son, Katsuyori Shibata definitely has the tools to shine in the future. New Japan has decided to let him try his skills as a heel in the Makai Club, a role he's taken to very well and he certainly has a future in.