2 best opponents for Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestlemania 35

The Artist
The Artist

Shinsuke Nakamura is a leading superstar of WWE, and he is an integral part of Smackdown Live. Nakamura was the US Champion, but he lost the title to Rusev. He is scheduled to fight Rusev at Royal Rumble, and he might participate in the Royal Rumble match.

The Artist was a massive star and one of the famous wrestlers in Japan, where he won several titles. Nakamura was a veteran in the squared circle before WWE signed him in 2016. He became a big name in NXT, and he won the NXT Championship from Samoa Joe. As a matter of fact, he won the NXT Championship twice before he made the debut on the main roster.

Nakamura won the men's Royal Rumble last year, and he headlined Wrestlemania against AJ Styles. Nakamura got a significant push after his main roster debut, but he has not been the same after turning heel. Subsequently, he captured the US title once, but the title reign was bland.

Presently, he is not a main event superstar, but his fate could be altered if he faces a worthy superstar at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Nakamura and Rusev will collide at the Royal Rumble, but Rusev is likely to walk out as a champion at Chase Field. The feud might not continue until Wrestlemania.

Here we discuss two superstars who could face Nakamura at Wrestlemania 35.

#2 Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio could be a great opponent for Nakamura, and they could steal the show at Metlife Stadium. Rey Mysterio is part of Smackdown Live, and he will participate at Royal Rumble. He won the Royal Rumble in 2006, and he can win the Royal Rumble match this year.

Mysterio is an impressive high-flyer, and WWE signed him in 2002. He has achieved plenty of success in his WWE career, and he has won numerous titles. He won the world title thrice, the Cruiserweight title thrice, the Intercontinental title twice and the tag team titles four times.

Rey Mysterio came back to WWE last year, and he faced Nakamura. In fact, Rey Mysterio defeated Nakamura, and the match was remarkable. Therefore, they could have a strong feud if they face each other at Wrestlemania 35. Nakamura could become the main event superstar if he manages to beat the former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio.

#1 Daniel Bryan

The WWE Champion Daniel Bryan
The WWE Champion Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan could be an ideal candidate to face the Japanese sensation at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Bryan is the current WWE Champion, and he is having a notable feud with AJ Styles. Bryan will defend his title at Chase Field, and he is expected to walk out as a champion.

Bryan has a similar history to Nakamura. He was also a popular babyface before he turned heel last year. Bryan's Yes movement turned him into a fan favourite, and he became a top babyface of the company. In fact, he main evented Wrestlemania 30, where he won the WWE title after defeating Batista and Randy Orton.

Bryan is one of the best in-ring performers of WWE. As a matter of fact, he is a Grand Slam champion, as he has won all the active titles of WWE. Moreover, he also won the Money in the Bank in 2011.

Bryan has become a top heel of the blue brand, and he is likely to stay heel for a long time. Therefore, Nakamura might turn face if they face each other. They are awe-inspiring performers in the squared circle, and they can provide an extraordinary match at Wrestlemania 35.

Quick Links