Zack Sabre Jr. and Katsuyori Shibata have in-ring chemistry — regardless of how much time passes between their in-ring showdowns.
During a recent interview with the NJPW Press, Sabre Jr. spoke about his recent exhibition match against Katsuyori Shibata at the G1 Climax Finals on October 21, 2021. The five-minute UWF rules exhibition match, which ended in a draw, shocked fans as he was forced to retire from in-ring action back in 2017.
Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview where Zack touches on this topic with his thoughts.
On how facing Katsuyori Shibata was like picking up right where they left off: “He looked like he was in the best shape of his career [in 2019]. Plus I’d heard these rumors that he was a very hands on coach in the LA Dojo, I knew he was in the ring with them, practicing. So he was on my mind. It was like picking up where we left off. I wrestled him in March 2017 over the British heavyweight Championship…”
On how Shibata nearly died for professional wrestling: “He almost died for professional wrestling. Seriously. It’s hard to not accept that handshake as much as my usual instincts would be to decline. You know, I bought a special Japanese edition of Monopoly just in case the next time we compete can’t be in a wrestling match, but I think he’ll be putting his ring gear on again, and I’m waiting for it.”
Check out the complete interview at NJPW1972.com.
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