Dragongate Announces BIGBOSS Shimizu Is Stepping Away From In-Ring Competition For Remainder Of 2025
He’ll be stepping away from in-ring competition for the remainder of 2025.
BIGBOSS Shimizu and Dragongate come to terms.
Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling pushed out an announcement about the status of BIGBOSS Shimizu.
Shimizu formally requested to be allowed to step away from in-ring competition for the remainder of 2025. Here’s the post from Dragongate:
Notice regarding BIGBOSS Shimizu
After a series of discussions, Shimizu has formally requested to be allowed to step away from competition for the remainder of 2025. Updates on his return will be shared when available.
In 2024, the promotion suspended Shimizu for a suspected contract violation.
Shimizu has been a part of Dragongate since the beginning of his in-ring career in 2013. He is a six-time Open The Twin Gate Champion and a four-time Open The Triangle Gate Champion.
