5 WWE Superstars who need a submission finisher in their arsenal

#2. Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura's journey in WWE hasn't exactly been the dream run that everyone was hoping to see when he first signed with the company, after putting on some of the best matches in history in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

In WWE, though, the former IWGP Intercontinental Champion has struggled a bit, especially when it comes to winning a world title. Nakamura has failed to win the WWE title on multiple occasions, most notably in his feud against AJ Styles.

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However, it is safe to say that the former 'King of Strong Style' has turned things around for him in recent months, winning the WWE United States and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Nakamura's partnership with Sami Zayn and Cesaro has also done him a world of good, as he currently finds himself in possession of the SmackDown Tag Team Championships along with 'The Swiss Superman'.

And, things could only get better for Nakamura from here onwards if he adds a finishing maneuver to his arsenal. The reigning SmackDown Tag Champ is a mixed martial arts specialist and is certainly no stranger to submission variations. Nakamura's Kinsasha is an effective finisher, but the addition of a submission move, for example, the armbar, could be a great addition for a submission specialist like Nakamura.

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