Shinsuke Nakamura

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Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura is not to be confused with Shunsuke Nakamura, the Japanese soccer player.

Shinsuke Nakamura (中邑真輔; Nakamura Shinsuke) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling.

1 Career
2 Profile
- 2.1 Finishing and signature moves
3 Championships and accomplishments
4 References
5 External links

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Career

Shinsuke Nakamura joined NJPW in 2002 and quickly began making a name for himself as a bright prospect for the company. Having earned the nickname "Super Rookie", Nakamura impressed both NJPW officials and fans with an excellent combination of strength, speed, and technical skill. On December 9, 2003, Nakamura defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan for the IWGP Heavyweight Title, thus becoming the youngest wrestler in history to win the title. Nakamura held the IWGP World Tag Team Championship with Hiroshi Tanahashi after winning it in a decision match by beating Kensuke Sasaki and Minoru Suzuki at the end of 2004. They left for an excursion to Mexico where they feuded with Los Guerreros del Infierno and defended their titles against Rey Bucanero and Olímpico. A few weeks later, on October 30, 2005, they lost the titles to Masahiro Chono and Tenzan.

Shinsuke Nakamura also has a competed in Vale Tudo, against the likes of Alexey Ignashov and "Giant" Nortje in various mixed martial arts events.

Nakamura challenged Brock Lesnar for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on January 4, 2006, but lost.

In March 2006, Nakamura announced that he will depart on a learning excursion in order to further improve his wrestling skills. Among other things, he will travel to Mexico, Brazil and Russia, as well as train with Brock Lesnar at his personal gym in order to gain muscle mass.

NJPW President Simon Inoki has suggested that as part of his learning excursion, Nakamura will be loaned to WWE to gain experience in working large American shows; this was reportedly at the request of John Laurinaitis and Dean Malenko.gggggg However, this is mostly speculation at this point.

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