Shinsuke Nakamura was always one of those top-level international stars that you wanted to one day see in a WWE ring, but for whatever reason, you just knew it was nearly impossible to pry him away from the grips of Japanese wrestling. However, in early 2016, rumors started to fly and before we knew it, photos began to emerge which showed Nakamura standing with Triple H in front of a WWE logo. Yes, the unthinkable had happened...WWE had signed the mega-star.
After signing with the company, there were still those who doubted Nakamura. Many cited the strong language barrier as a potential hindrance, but those concerns were quickly laid to rest once WWE officials and fans alike witnessed first-hand just how good he was and how well he had transitioned into doing things "the WWE way." Maybe one day we can get that elusive dream match between Cody and Nakamura. Hopefully, the script finds a way to bring Cody home so we can see this one in the friendly confines of a WWE ring...stranger things have occurred!
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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