Katsuyori Shibata to face Orange Cassidy on AEW Rampage

Katsuyori Shibata will take on Orange Cassidy this Friday on Rampage.

Cassidy defeated Luchasaurus and Rey Fenix Wednesday on Dynamite, retaining the All-Atlantic Championship and thus was able to pick an opponent of his choosing for Friday. PAC entered the ring and attacked Cassidy until Shibata, along with the Best Friends, came to the ring. Cassidy then presented Shibata a contract for the match this Friday, with Shibata signing, confirming the match.

Shibata returned to pro wrestling for the first time in nearly five years back at Wrestle Kingdom 16 in January, scoring a win over Ren Narita. His career as a pro wrestler had largely ended since suffering a hematoma during a match against Kazuchika Okada in 2017.

Along with the All-Atlantic title match, a tag match pitting Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter against Madison Rayne and Skye Blue has also been added to the card.

Here is the new lineup for Friday’s Rampage:

• All-Atlantic title: Orange Cassidy defends against Katsuyori Shibata
• Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter vs. Madison Rayne & Skye Blue
• Mike Tyson to appear as special guest commentator