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Is WWE Star Shinsuke Nakamura Being Lined Up for Hiroshi Tanahashi NJPW Retirement Match?

Internal conversations have reportedly taken place at NJPW discussing a dream match for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement at Wrestle Kingdom 2026. The name under consideration is none other than WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura.

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Shinsuke Nakamura Says He’s Not Retiring, Wants To Win The World Heavyweight Championship In WWE

When Shinsuke Nakamura signed with WWE in 2016, he was one of the most popular wrestlers in NXT. The company also treated him well, as Nakamura won the NXT Championship on two occasions.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 22

Shinsuke Nakamura Discusses Retirement Plans and WWE Goals

Nakamura isn't retiring soon - estimates maybe five more years, but doubts wrestling a decade from now. His main aim: win the WWE World Heavyweight Title to open a path for future Japanese and Asian stars.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 21

Shinsuke Nakamura's WWE Contract Status Amid Talks Of Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last Match

It's been a bit more than ten years since New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi and the King of Strong Style Shinsuke Nakamura have wrestled against each other.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 19

Shinsuke Nakamura Joins AJ Styles and John Cena in the Impending Retirement Buzz

It is a bittersweet time for professional wrestling fans as legends like John Cena and AJ Styles near the end of their storied careers. Cena is set to officially retire on December 13th later this year, while Styles plans to hang up his boots sometime in 2026.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Shinsuke Nakamura Made Reveal Statement That He Is Contemplating Retirement

Well, it looks like the retirement bug is contagious in the WWE locker room. Following a recent tour in Japan, Shinsuke Nakamura took to social media with a message that has everyone buzzing.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 14

Def Rebel WWE Contract Update Amid Recent Superstar Theme Changes

Change may soon be in the air when it comes to WWE theme music. Multiple Superstars have already reverted to using older versions of their entrance songs in the past week, including Shinsuke Nakamura, The Street Profits and most recently Kairi Sane, and more alterations could be on the horizon.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / October 14

List of all wrestlers who have won World Heavyweight Championship since 2023

Seth Rollins was crowned the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion in 2023 and had a run for 316 days with 62 successful defenses His title reign ended

Wrestling News / NY Fights / October 10

Report: Many WWE Wrestlers Want To Bring Their Original Theme Songs Back

It seems like WWE is going to make some adjustments regarding certain wrestlers’ theme songs going forward. For those who watched the most recent SmackDown, which emanated from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, they probably know that Shinsuke Nakamura didn’t come out to “Sinister Samurai” by Def Rebel.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 10

Tama Tonga & Shinsuke Nakamura Return to WWE SmackDown

Don't Read Any Further If You Haven't Watched The October 10, 2025 Edition Of SmackDown. The WWE SmackDown before the Crown Jewel PLE was an exciting one.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Shinsuke Nakamura Returns on WWE SmackDown

For the sixth straight week, United States Champion Sami Zayn extended another “U.S. Open Challenge” to anyone willing to go up against the “Underdog of the Underground” and try their hand at prying away the gold on WWE SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Shinsuke Nakamura Set for In-Ring Comeback on WWE Japan Tour

WWE is preparing for a much-anticipated return to Japan this October with two Supershow events in Tokyo. Fans can look forward to stacked match cards, top stars, and the long-awaited in-ring comeback of Shinsuke Nakamura, who has not appeared since June.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 13

Are Plans For Shinsuke Nakamura Being Revealed?

The former United States and Intercontinental Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura, hasn't been seen on WWE television in a few months. His last appearance was on the June 13th episode of SmackDown, which saw him lose a King of the Ring first-round Fatal Four-Way match to Cody Rhodes.