Katsuyori Shibata replaces Nigel McGuinness at ROH Death Before Dishonor
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Katsuyori Shibata will face Lee Moriarty for the ROH Men's Pure Championship at Death Before Dishonor. Originally, Nigel McGuinness was set to compete but announced he is not medically cleared after suffering an ankle injury. McGuinness had previously lost to Shibata in the Continental Challenge Cup. Moriarty has been a dominant champion, holding the Pure title for over 750 days. The match featuring Moriarty and Shibata is now confirmed as McGuinness pivots to pursue his goal of wrestling at Wembley Stadium.
- •Katsuyori Shibata faces Lee Moriarty at ROH Death Before Dishonor.
- •Nigel McGuinness is not medically cleared to compete.
- •McGuinness suffered an ankle injury during the Continental Challenge Cup.
- •Moriarty holds the Pure title for over 750 days.
- 4:30 PMWrestling Inc — Katsuyori Shibata To Replace Nigel McGuinness At ROH Death Before Dishonor
"Nigel McGuinness defeated Katsuyori Shibata in the first round of the Continental Challenge Cup, where he suffered a reportedly worked ankle injury.
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