NJPW’s Katsuyori Shibata Hospitalized From Headbutt, Which RAW Superstar Should Go To SD Live?

By Nick Hausman

Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi

NJPW’s Katsuyori Shibata Hospitalized From Headbutt

PWInsider.com is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Katsuyori Shibata has been pulled from the upcoming NJPW tour dates. Shibata was hospitalized for a subdural hematoma that was caused by a nasty headbutt during his match with IWGP champion Kazuchika Okada.

WrestleZone wishes Shibata a speedy recovery.

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Which RAW Superstar Would You Like To See On SD Live?

WWE has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Which RAW Superstar would you most like to see drafted to Smackdown Live?”

Sami Zayn is currently leading with 28% of the vote and you can find the full current results of the poll below:

You can cast your vote by clicking HERE

Nick Hausman
Nick Hausman

Nick joined WrestleZone in 2015 and has since worked hard to bring pro wrestling fans a variety of exclusive news insights, podcasts, videos and more.

You may know Nick as the former co-host for a variety of successful pro wrestling podcasts with names like Eric Bischoff, Bret "Hitman" Hart and Bill Apter. Or as his villainous pro wrestling manager alter ego "Rinaldo Piven"!

Nick does commentary for Black Label Pro and can be found promoting pro wrestling events for Chicago fans with Viva La Rasslin as well as Duffy's Bar & Grille in Chicago.

Nick has also trained and performed at the Improv Olympic, Annoyance, ComedySportz and Second City improv theaters in Chicago, IL.

If you have a news item, inquiry or just want to say, "HI!" please feel free to shoot him an e-mail nick@wrestlezone.com

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