AEW star Katsuyori Shibata spoke with Tokyo Sports on a number of topics, including Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement tour.
Shibata said, “I’m sad, [but] I hope you will cherish the remaining year of Hiroshi Tanahashi, the wrestler. I would also like to continue today’s [match] at AEW.”
On how he hopes Tanahashi faces WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura before he retires:
“It would be indispensable. [He] should work with [Nakamura]. too. There are various things depending on the company. But it’s true that I entered the ring today for five minutes, even if it was in the form of an exhibition. I think I can move if I move. You have to make your own way. If you are in danger, there is no path. I think you should go without hesitation. If there is even one such moment [when the New Three Musketeers reunite], if there is, I would love it. I think there are things Tanahashi can do with his power. I know Nakamura might not like it.”
