 On August 12, Shibata accompanied Hiroshi Tanahashi to ringside for his G1 Climax 28 Finals match against Kota Ibushi where Tanahashi would be victorious.On June 9, 2019, at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, Shibata returned to introduce the debuting Kenta.On August 12, on the final night of G1 Climax 29, Kenta joined Bullet Club, resulting in Shibata rushing the ring to fight him, ultimately ending with Shibata being beat down by Kenta and other members of Bullet Club.