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In an interview with ESPN’s official website, Triple H commented on a variety of topics, including why WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura is not yet on the main WWE roster. “One of the things that’s funny to me, I always laugh at it, is when people say to me, I watch Nakamura every week in  Continue Reading »

WWE released the following video featuring WWE NXT superstar Shinsuke Nakamura commenting on regaining the WWE NXT Championship at the WWE NXT live event in Osaka, Japan. Nakamura’s victory makes him the second two-time NXT Champion. EXCLUSIVE: Winning back the #NXTChampionship at #NXTOsaka was especially meaningful for your NEW #NXTChampion @ShinsukeN… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/gGSIJOn05t — WWE  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Shinsuke Nakamura regains NXT Championship from Samoa Joe in Osaka, Japan OSAKA, JAPAN — Back and forth they go. Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship in Osaka, Japan, earlier today. NXT’s official Instagram broke the story, revealing an image of The King of Strong Style holding the  Continue Reading »

As we noted during the WWE NXT taping spoilers earlier on the website, there was a big stretcher angle during the tapings when Samoa Joe beat down WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and slammed him into steel chairs. Photos of the segment are below: #NXTFSLive @ShinsukeN vs. @SamoaJoe 2 Will Happen. pic.twitter.com/or5vGgmuIn — JJ Williams  Continue Reading »

In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura discussed what he needs to improve on, his WWE goals, his feud with Samoa Joe and more. Highlights of the interview are below: On feuding with Samoa Joe: “Joe is special. He is a real wrestler. He knows the real techniques of  Continue Reading »

Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Samoa Joe at tonight’s WWE NXT Takeover: Back II Brooklyn live special to become the new WWE NXT Champion. Nakamura’s victory ends Samoa Joe’s 121 day reign as Champion.

In a recent interview with Chris Jericho on his “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, WWE NXT superstar Shinsuke Nakamura discussed who he sees as the inspirations behind his character. “If I watch Michael Jackson, I felt, oh, he’s a real master of martial arts, because his standing is very straight. Then, no muscles, because dancers have  Continue Reading »

WWE NXT General Manager William Regal announced during tonight’s tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida that WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe will defend his title at the NXT Takeover: Back in Brooklyn event on August 20th against Shinsuke Nakamura.

WWE sent out the following: Finn Bálor and Shinsuke Nakamura square off in a dream matchup One of the most highly anticipated matches in NXT history is going down this Wednesday as Finn Bálor battles Shinsuke Nakamura for the first time ever inside an NXT ring. Both Superstars have built up storied legacies in Japan  Continue Reading »

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Kazuchika Okada commented on TNA Wrestling’s mishandling of him during his time with the company, Shinsuke Nakamura signing with the WWE and more. Highlights of the interview are below: On TNA Wrestling’s mishandling of him: “I learned in TNA that I needed more than  Continue Reading »

In an update on WWE making the decision to change the name of the finisher for WWE superstar Shinsuke Nakamura from the “Boma Ye” which he used in Japan to the “Kinshasa”, this is due to the fact that there is a U.S. clothing brand that is already named “Bomaye”, which is registered as a  Continue Reading »

WWE recently registered to trademark “Shinsuke Nakamura” and “King of Strong Style” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. There was some concern that Nakamura would be introduced to the WWE NXT fans under his real name before the company would change his name or gimmick, however this news means that is obviously not the  Continue Reading »

The following matches are scheduled for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT at 8pm Eastern on the WWE Network. Singles Match Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Elias Samson. Singles Match Asuka vs. Eva Marie. Tag Team Match The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) vs. Blake & Murphy. Singles Match Carmella vs. Aliyah. Plus: The Revival (Scott  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Shinsuke Nakamura to compete this Wednesday on WWE Network After making a major statement in his debut match at TakeOver: Dallas, Shinsuke Nakamura returns to the ring this Wednesday night on NXT! The King of Strong Style’s highly anticipated arrival against Sami Zayn did not disappoint. In an epic battle  Continue Reading »

WWE NXT superstar Shinsuke Nakamura received four staples to the head to close a cut suffered during the NXT live event in Columbia, South Carolina. The injury took place when Nakamura was wrestling Manny Andrade and hit a moonsault from the top rope to the floor. The match was immediately stopped as WWE’s medical team  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Nakamura’s entrance theme is the No .1 iTunes soundtrack song Since joining WWE and making his in-ring debut at NXT Takeover: Dallas, Shinsuke Nakamura has taken the WWE Universe by storm with his unique style and personality. Now he’s taking over the charts as well. “Rising Sun,” the Japanese Superstar’s  Continue Reading »

The following is the full card for tonight’s WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas live special, which takes place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas and airs live at 10pm Eastern on the WWE Network. WWE NXT Championship Match Finn Bálor (c) vs. Samoa Joe. WWE NXT Tag Team Championships Match The Revival  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Shinsuke Nakamura steps into the NXT ring for the first time tonight at TakeOver: Dallas, but will the international sensation make a name for himself at the expense of Sami Zayn?

WWE sent out the following: Shinsuke Nakamura arrives to the WWE Performance Center ORLANDO — WWE NXT’s newest talent acquisition, Shinsuke Nakamura, has arrived at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla. Stepping foot off the plane this weekend, the international Superstar is only days away from his debut match at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, where  Continue Reading »

WWE are reportedly said to be planning a match between Chris Jericho and former New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Shinsuke Nakamura when the company returns to Japan this Summer, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter who notes that Jericho’s comments on social media are believed to be the start of a build  Continue Reading »