Apr 07, 2018 nakamura was the iwgp intercontinental champion, defending his belt against styles. Shinsuke nakamura, nakamura shinsuke, born february 24, 1980 is a japanese 60% wrestler and former mixed martial artist. Once in great a while, you just know youre watching something special. Aj styles on shinsuke being influenced by michael jackson. Nakamura and styles wrestled a 25minute match at wrestle kingdom 10 in january 2016, a match which nakamura won to retain the iwgp intercontinental championship. Shinsuke nakamura and aj styles put on an absolute classic match at wrestle kingdom 10 for new japan pro wrestling in january of 2016. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles 2016 jan 4 wrestle kingdom. Fans who watched wrestle kingdom 10 still praise aj styles and shinsuke nakamura for the 24minute classic for the iwgp intercontinental. The last championship match for both styles and nakamura in new japan pro wrestling, where nakamura defends the iwgp intercontinental championship for the last time in his last reign as champion.
Apr 02, 2018 shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 jan 4, 2016. Early this morning, shinsuke nakamura and aj styles put on an early match of the year. Aj styles from wrestle kingdom 10 for the iwgp ic title. Wrestlemania 34s styles and nakamura match needs to be. Wwe superstar aj styles launches scathing offair attack on producers. Shinsuke nakamura wwe title last man standing match. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles for wrestlemania 34. Mar 12, 2018 the phenomenal one versus the king of strong style. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura from wrestle kingdom 10. Dec 21, 2017 as is the case with aj styles and shinsuke nakamura, sometimes two puzzle pieces just wait to be put together. Nov 07, 2015 check out the latest update to the njpw wrestle kingdom 10 match card. Jun 18, 2018 aj styles defeated shinsuke nakamura in a last man standing match at money in the bank on sunday to retain the wwe championship styles threw everything, including a styles clash off the steel. Aj styles comments on shinsuke nakamuras wwe royal rumble win.
Watch aj stlyes, shinsuke nakamura match at wrestle. I felt a throwback to their njpw match was necessary. Nakamura was seen at new japan pro wrestlings wrestle kingdom 10 in 2016, which was a firsttimeever encounter. Aj styles defeats nakamura, proceeds to the next round of. To quote the great stone cold steve austin, let me respond to that with a big oh hell yeah. Finn balor and john cena were the other two who made up the final four. Aj styles and shinsuke nakamura tease huge wrestlemania match. Nakamura was the iwgp intercontinental champion, defending his belt against styles. Weve done it before for a different company, but never in the wwe. Nov, 2017 watch aj styles and shinsuke nakamura tease a potential wrestlemania 34 match. Aj styles wants to wrestle shinsuke nakamura for the wwe title at wrestlemania. And they had one of the best matches ive ever seen with shinsuke nakamura and aj at new japans wrestle kingdom 10. Wrestle kingdom 10 was main evented by kazuchika okada defending the iwgp heavyweight championship against hiroshi tanahashi.
This story telling, selling, choreography and execution was all perfect in this match. Watch aj styles and shinsuke nakamura tease a potential wrestlemania 34 match. After the match, nakamura announced he was choosing to face the wwe champion at wrestlemania, which could mean a rematch with aj styles. Witness the first time ever dream match between the king of strong style shinsuke nakamura and the phenomenal one a. Big wwe title match set for wrestlemania 34 wrestling. These two have proven they can tear the house down in a marquee match at a major show, as they did at wrestle kingdom 10. Both men had already decided to leave the promotion for wwe after wrestle kingdom 10 but they made sure they. Nakamura captured the iwgp intercontinental title a total of 5 times between 2012 and 2015, and in november 2015, styles laid down the challenge after nakamura claimed there was no one else left for him to beat. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura is one of the marquee matches in the wrestlemania 34 card, but rumours are rife that styles is working injured, and may not make it to wrestlemania. Watch aj stlyes, shinsuke nakamura match at wrestle kingdom. Jul 27, 2017 aj styles wants to face shinsuke nakamura at wrestlemania. Shinsuke nakamura shocks the world after losing to aj styles shinsuke nakamura turned heel and launched a vicious attack on wwe champion aj styles after losing at wrestlemania 34. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura wrestlekingdom 10 4. The increasingly personal feud between aj styles and shinsuke nakamura will travel to london on tuesdays wwe smackdown.
The event was widely considered one of the best overall wrestling shows, with the nakamurastyles match only being. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 video. Shinsuke nakamura in a rematch of their encounter from wrestle kingdom 10 is also penciled in for smackdown. I still think it was the weakest of the three main matches on that card. Aj styles and shinsuke nakamura exchange stiff elbows. With wrestle kingdom 10 a day away we look at one new japan pro wrestling biggest star, shinsuke nakamura. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 todoroki shoto. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wk 10 highlights duration. Aj styles and shinsuke nakamura exchange stiff elbows wrestle. It produced a topflight match, with these two battling in one of the. He is currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the smackdown brand. Aj played possum with the back early, but then nak went right after it and eliminated the need to feign injury. Download njpw wrestle kingdom 10 full movie studio.
The event was widely considered one of the best overall wrestling shows, with the nakamura styles match only being topped by the main event between okada and tanahashi. Both men had already decided to leave the promotion for. Apr 07, 2018 styles and nakamura have all the ability in the world to recreate their instant classic from wrestle kingdom 10. The psychology in japanese wrestling is different then american wrestling. We havent seen that yet in shinsuke, but that wrestlemania match would be a great wrestling match. Shinsuke nakamura will be the most anticipated wrestlemania main event ever. Nakamura entered the 2007 g1 climax tournament, where he reached the semifinals before dislocating his shoulder. The highflying wwe champion and the dangerous striker from japan are a perfect. Why aj styles must lose and pass the torch to shinsuke nakamura blake oestriecher contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own.
Aj styles defeated shinsuke nakamura in a last man standing match at money in the bank on sunday to retain the wwe championship styles threw everything, including a. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles njpw wrestle kingdom 10. Last month, shinsuke nakamura won the 2018 royal rumble. Apr 18, 2017 a championship match booked in the main event for wrestlemania 34 will give the company a chance to recapture the magic that these two left in the ring at wrestle kingdom 10, but this time on the. This set the stage for their match at wrestle kingdom 10.
The night after wrestle kingdom 10, at the world famous korakuen hall, aj styles and kenny omega of the bullet club face off against the chaos combination of yoshihashi and shinsuke nakamura. On december 10, nakamura was unable to win the iwgp heavyweight championship from thenchampion tanahashi and was again unsuccessful on january 4, 2007 at the wrestle kingdom in tokyo dome show, where he lost to toshiaki kawada. Watch shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 todoroki shoto on dailymotion. Wrestle kingdom 10, aj styles and shinsuke nakamura gave their notice to njpw that they would be leaving the promotion to join wwe. Shinsuke nakamura will finally realize the point of his wwe journey when he faces aj styles at wrestlemania 34 on april 8. Shinsuke nakamura winner picks title match stipulation. Shinsuke nakamura autobiography to be released in english. In the 2018 mens royal rumble match, the charismatic nakamura entered at no. The wwe championship will be on the line of course, as the phenomenal one will step inside vince mcmahons ring to face the king of strong style.
Aj styles claims his rumoured wrestlemania match with shinsuke nakamura for the wwe championship should be the main event. Numerous media outlets reported monday that aj styles, shinsuke nakamura, karl anderson and luke doc gallows most recently of new japan pro wrestling are in negotiations to compete under. Shinsuke nakamura and aj styles have a wrestlemania classic on their hands. A championship match booked in the main event for wrestlemania 34 will give the company a chance to recapture the magic that these two left in. Njpw aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura video dailymotion. Styles and nakamura first met at wrestle kingdom 10 in the tokyo dome on january 4th, 2016. Aj styles discusses shinsuke nakamura, his injury status and the return of daniel bryan aj styles has a list of future opponents, and daniel bryan is just one of them. It was incredible, but it really felt like the first in a long rivalry where they were feeling each other out and a mistake cost aj the victory instead of an allout war between two of the best that would live up to its dream match moniker i feel like they couldve done more, but obviously since they were 2nd last on. Aj styles wants to wrestle shinsuke nakamura for the wwe. In the first ever singles match between shinsuke nakamura and a. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura wrestle kingdom 10 highlights by seth rollins.
Not even 24 hours after wrestle kingdom 10, it seems shinsuke nakamura and aj styles are departing njpw. The current wwe champion, aj styles has commented on shinsuke nakamuras wwe royal rumble victory this evening nakamura eliminated roman reigns to stamp his ticket in the main event of wwe wrestlemania 34 in new orleans and after the match, he stated that he wants to face aj styles in his wrestlemania debut. After the bell rang, shinsuke nakamura took control as he trapped aj styles in his iconic wrestling moves. In the world of new japan pro wrestling, there are not too many stars who are bigger than. Money in the bank spoiler huge match set to be announced aj styles and shinsuke nakamura will compete in a last man standing match for the wwe championship at money in the bank. Aj styles beats shinsuke nakamura, retains wwe championship. Shinsuke nakamura will likely be celebrating his monumental victory at least for tonight. Aj styles discusses shinsuke nakamura, daniel bryans return.
Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura from wrestle kingdom. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura is one of the marquee matches in the wrestlemania 34 card, but rumours are rife that styles is working. Aj styles defeats nakamura, proceeds to the next round of ic. The implementation of the stipulation and its rules of win by ten count ko or. The fans that have followed their career know theyve got a great history. Prior to his main roster debut, nakamura competed in wwes nxt brand, where he is one of only two wrestlers along with samoa joe to have held the nxt championship on more than one occasion. Styles and nakamura first met at wrestle kingdom 10 in. No bullshit and no banter this week, its right down to business as rich and joe talk new japan pro wrestlings roster turmoil, the departures of shinsuke nakamura, aj styles and other members of the bullet club, where njpw goes from here, who they can utilize to replace these spots and the somewhat secret underlying issue with roster depth.
Aj styles comments on shinsuke nakamuras wwe royal. Mar 27, 2018 aj styles discusses shinsuke nakamura, his injury status and the return of daniel bryan aj styles has a list of future opponents, and daniel bryan is just one of them. Shinsuke nakamura will reclaim his strong style crown at. May 07, 2017 licensed to youtube by the orchard music, tunecore network by believe on behalf of tfk music. Oct 06, 2017 watch shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 todoroki shoto on dailymotion. But with nakamura nowhere near the level he was in early 2016, and the promise of a. Mar 19, 2018 shinsuke nakamura and aj styles have a wrestlemania classic on their hands. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles 2016 jan 4 wrestle kingdom 10. These two blue brand stars have collided over the wwe championship several. Well, i can tell you there are a lot of people that want to see nakamura, shinsuke nakamura, and myself in the ring. Aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura wrestle kingdom 10 highlights. The two had a return match from wrestlemania 34 at the greatest royal rumble. It was styles last match for new japan and he debuted in the royal. Aj styles on possibly headlining wrestlemania against nakamura.
I watched nakamura face styles at wrestle kingdom x two years ago, and it was a pardon the pun. As far as wrestlemania 34 in new orleans next year goes, its safe to say the majority of wwe fans really want to see a wrestle kingdom 10 rematch between aj styles and shinsuke nakamura. Wwe has officially announced a rematch between aj styles and shinsuke nakamura is set for backlash next month. Wrestle kingdom ii in tokyo dome ii in, ressuru kingudamu ii in tokyo domu was a professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the new japan prowrestling njpw promotion, which took place at the tokyo dome in tokyo, japan on january 4, 2008. Aj styles wants to face shinsuke nakamura at wrestlemania. Okada won the title on july 5, 2015, by defeating a.
Though this wwe smackdown match was entertaining, it was not quite as phenomenal as the wrestle kingdom 10 match between aj styles and shinsuke nakamura. From the spectacle of seeing stars such as shinsuke nakamura and aj styles compete, to the. The stage is set for an instant classic on the grandest stage of them all as wwe champion aj styles will defend his wwe title against shinsuke nakamura in a wrestlemania showdown between two absolute masters of the squared circle, tonight at 7 et 5 pt on the awardwinning wwe network. Its called fighting spirit and i think its awesome because its way stiffer and more a show of who can take more of an ass whipping and outlast the other guy. Jun 01, 2017 styles responded with fan favorite nakamura, who fans cling to see in a njpw wrestle kingdom 10 rematch. Aj styles and shinsuke nakamura teased a potential. Shinsuke nakamura, aj styles leaving njpw after wrestle. Wrestle kingdom 10 in tokyo dome was a professional wrestling payperview ppv event. Itll be a long time before any creative plans are written in stone for the grandest stage of them all next year in new orleans, but the wwe universe is excited about the idea of nakamura vs. Wrestlemania 34s styles and nakamura match needs to.
Cena sucks aj styles vs shinsuke nakamura highlights. The stage is set for an instant classic on the grandest stage of them all as wwe champion aj styles will defend his wwe title against shinsuke nakamura in a wrestlemania showdown between two absolute masters of the squared circle. Feb 09, 2018 last month, shinsuke nakamura won the 2018 royal rumble. Nakamura eliminated roman reigns to win the match with the crowd firmly behind the japanese superstar. Aj styles and shinsuke nakamura exchange stiff elbows wrestle kingdom 10. This will be the second straight year tanahashi and okada have headlined. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music, tunecore network by believe on behalf of tfk music. Aj styles discusses shinsuke nakamura, daniel bryans. How wwe dropped the ball with the aj stylesshinsuke nakamura. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 youtube. Shinsuke nakamura vs aj styles wrestle kingdom 10 jan 4, 2016. Not only is the match included but the fallout directly after this notorious match up. Styles responded with fan favorite nakamura, who fans cling to see in a njpw wrestle kingdom 10 rematch. This was the first ever singles encounter between aj and shinsuke, and it would end up being their only match together for new japan.