5 matches that can kickstart in Kenta's WWE career

After all those rumors on the reel, WWE finally snatched Japanese superstar Kenta this week leaving the WWE Universe on a high.The WWE even took time to have Hulk Hogan involved in a big angle at Japan for the occasion which shows the amount of importance they give to this signing. Japanese market has been something where the WWE often struggled and many insiders believe that Kenta has the ability to change the situation.Last time WWE signed a Japanese wrestler, it didnt turn out well as the creative team messed up their bookings.The company cannot afford the same with Kenta during such a stage and needs to book him credibly. So here is a look at some of the dream matches that should materialize while Kenta is in WWE.

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#5 Kenta vs Seth Rollins

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Wrestling fans who follow Ring of honor would know how rooted these two names are in the promotion. The fans have always enjoyed the chemistry that these two had in the ring as it ensure entertainment at its highest level.

Though Rollins has toned down his hard hitting style a bit after coming to WWE, he still wouldnt have any trouble going back to the same at least for one match.

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One of the concerns about this match would be the extent to which WWE would let Kenta be dangerous. He is known for his stinging kicks and vicious moves which are a main stay at Japan.

A family friendly product of WWE which doesnt even support direct chair shots will have a tough time booking Kenta against a protected star like Rollins. Bypass that problem, and then it will be a match worth remembering.

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#4 Kenta vs Dolph Ziggler

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Usually most of the Japanese wrestlers that WWE rope in start off in the midcard with some awful gimmicks. The midcard to be frank is not a bad place to begin and no matter what gimmick Kenta gets, he could break out of it with his in ring skills.

One necessity for that would be the availability of quality opponent. The WWEs mid card has superstars who have talent but Ziggler is someone who has shown a lot of consistency.

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He has proven that he will give a good match if provided with an opportunity and Kenta on the opposite side is a dream scenario. It would be back to the basic with just two man wrestling if these two lock horns in the ring and could even revive Zigglers career to an extent.

#3 Kenta vsTyson Kidd

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Though he is well known across the globe, Kenta is all set to start off his career in WWE with a stint in NXT. His time there is supposed to help him to undergo the transition from Japanese style to WWE style but for the fans its a different prospect.

The NXT roster currently has names like Sami Zayn, Adrian Neville and Tyson Kidd who are seasoned names when it comes to excelling in the ring.

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Kenta having a combination with any one of these names would be more than exciting. However, from the lot, Kidd is someone who can deliver a solid match with Kenta.

The fans and creative team are well aware of the fact that Kidd is too good for NXT and for the time being he might get class opponents like this to ease his journey back into the main roster.

#2 Kenta vs John Cena

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If an international battle is what the company wants, then they shouldnt look beyond a match between John Cena and Kenta. Cena no matter what reaction he gets is still the face of WWE, he is on the cover of everything WWE has to offer and is arguably the most popular star in the roster.

Cenas popularity range internationally but hasnt yet found its foot well in Japan. The reason for this might be the hard hitting style that Japanese fans love keeping the Cenation leader away from establishing in Japan.

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Kenta on the other hand could be seen as the representation of everything that Japanese wrestling has to offer. A big match between the two will surely draw a big crowd in any corner of the world and will also help Cena to have some fans in Japan thus expanding the companys reach.

#1 Kenta vs Daniel Bryan

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Another blast from the Indies, a match between Daniel Bryan and Kenta is something which has always delivered. Bryan was among those few names which reestablished wrestling in an entertainment struck WWE, and his style is still popular among the fans though he is out injured.

There is no news of when Bryan would return back to action, but it would be safe to assume that when he does, Kenta would be in the main roster.

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This would set up an ideal chance for the duo to renew their rivalry which fired in the Indy circuit. Though, Bryan will be in the main event and Kenta in the midcard, the company wouldnt have any trouble in having the two face at some point or even in SmackDown.

It will be a sight of awe for the fans who havent seen these to go at it while for the others it will be an opportunity to refresh their memories.

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