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Japanese wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura, known as the “King of Strong Style”, has broken his silence about his future with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Nakamura’s WWE tenure is said to have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows since he joined the company in 2016. The revelation comes at a time when rumors about his potential departure from WWE and a possible return to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) have been swirling, particularly with speculation about a match against Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026.
In an exclusive interview with Tokyo Sport, Shinsuke Nakamura not only shed light on his career aspirations but also reaffirmed his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for Japanese and Asian wrestlers on the global stage. “Fortunately, I haven’t had many injuries, so it’s not like I have to retire right now,” he said. “But nothing lasts forever. If you ask me about the next 10 years, I have my doubts, but if you ask me about five years, maybe. You never know what tomorrow brings, so I just have to do what I can now,” Nakamura said, reflecting a pragmatic yet optimistic outlook. His comments not only shed light on his career aspirations but also reaffirm his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for Japanese and Asian wrestlers on the global stage.
I believe in it, so I keep going. That’s the World Heavyweight Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura on ultimate WWE goal
Shinshuke Nakamura also revealed his ultimate goal in WWE: capturing the World Heavyweight Championship.“I believe in it, so I keep going. That’s the World Heavyweight Championship,” he stated. “I just want to win that. I think that’s the one thing that Japanese wrestlers, especially men, have yet to break through on this American stage. I hope I can leave some kind of path, or hope, for the next generation of Japanese and Asian wrestlers,” he further said, ambitiously underscoring his desire to cement his legacy for Asian wrestlers in WWE, a promotion where Japanese male wrestlers have historically struggled to reach the pinnacle of success.
Shinsuke Nakamura reportedly remains focused on his WWE journey. His recent performances demonstrated his calibre in the sport. For Nakamura, winning it would not only fulfill a personal dream but also mark a historic moment for Japanese wrestlers, following in the footsteps of trailblazers like Asuka, who has achieved significant success on the women’s side. For now it is being said that Nakamura’s comments signal his intent to stay with WWE for the foreseeable future, dispelling some of the speculation about an imminent departure.
