Stick lever stuck solid in reverse

[Emerald]

I installed a short shift kit a few months ago and it’s been great. Put it in reverse just now and the level is rock solid stuck in gear with almost zero travel. I tried muscling in every direction. Pulled the boot and and looks normal. Before I get too much flack...I confess it was a knockoff of the Schell—but looked well built. Any ideas would be much appreciated before pulling the console?