Shinsuke Nakamura

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Real Name:

Shinsuke Nakamura

Billed From:

Kyoto, Japan

Billed Height:

6′ 2″

Billed Weight:

229 lbs

Debut:

2002

Retired:

Still Active

Birthday:

02/24/1980

Age: 46

Promotions Wrestled in:WWE | NJPW | CMLL | NOAH

Eras Wrestled in:The Ruthless Aggression Era | The PG Era | The Reality Era | The New Wave Era | The Modern Era

Championships Won (2):

2x WWE Intercontinental Champion

Career Summary

Shinsuke Nakamura is known worldwide as the “King of Strong Style,” a charismatic showman who mixes sharp, punishing strikes with a loose, unpredictable swagger.

He first made his name in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he grew into a main event star with a precise yet physical approach in the ring, winning both the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and the IWGP Intercontinental Championship multiple times, as well as the prestigious G1 Climax tournament.

Nakamura arrived in WWE’s NXT brand in 2016 and quickly became one of its defining stars, capturing the NXT Championship and winning over fans with his theatrical entrances and offbeat charisma.

He later moved to the main roster and added United States, Intercontinental, and Tag Team (with Cesaro) title reigns to his resume, while continuing to rely on timing, sudden knee strikes, and a rhythm that feels different from anyone else on the card.

Now in his forties, Nakamura remains a featured player for WWE and a key figure in its presence in Japan, often highlighted when the company strengthens its ties to his home country.

Titles Held

Belt	Won	Opponent(s)	Partner(s)	Event	Days Held
WWE Intercontinental Championship(as King Nakamura)	Aug 13, 2021	Apollo Crews		SmackDown	182
WWE Intercontinental Championship	Jul 14, 2019	Finn Bálor		Extreme Rules Kickoff 2019	201