Shinsuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand. Known for his strong style wrestling and charismatic personality, Nakamura previously gained prominence in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) where he was a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. His transition to WWE brought him further international recognition.
On February 24, 1980, Shinsuke Nakamura was born in Japan. He would later become a professional wrestler.
In March 2002, Shinsuke Nakamura joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), marking the beginning of his career in the company.
On May 2, 2003, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Jan Nortje via guillotine choke in an MMA fight.
On January 4, 2004, Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Yoshihiro Takayama at Wrestling World 2004 in a title unification match.
In 2004, Nakamura was forced to vacate the IWGP Heavyweight Championship due to an injury.
On January 4, 2005, at Toukon Festival: Wrestling World 2005, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated his tag team partner to win the IWGP U-30 Openweight Championship.
On January 4, 2006, at Toukon Shidou Chapter 1, Shinsuke Nakamura challenged Brock Lesnar for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but was unsuccessful.
In March 2006, Shinsuke Nakamura announced that he would depart on a learning excursion to improve his wrestling skills and train with Brock Lesnar.
On January 4, 2007, at Wrestle Kingdom in Tokyo Dome, Shinsuke Nakamura lost to Toshiaki Kawada.
On January 4, 2008, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship for the second time at Wrestle Kingdom II in Tokyo Dome.
On January 28, 2008, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Elix Skipper in a match taped for TNA Xplosion.
On February 15, 2009, Shinsuke Nakamura faced Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship but failed to regain the title.
In April 2009, Shinsuke Nakamura turned into a villain and formed the Chaos stable with former members of GBH.
On January 4, 2010, at Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome, Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Yoshihiro Takayama.
On January 4, 2011, Shinsuke Nakamura avenged his loss to Go Shiozaki by defeating him in a singles match at Wrestle Kingdom V in Tokyo Dome.
In 2011, Shinsuke Nakamura won the G1 Climax tournament in NJPW, adding to his accomplishments in the company.
On January 4, 2012, at Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome, the Chaos Top Team, consisting of Nakamura and Toru Yano, was defeated by Go Shiozaki and Naomichi Marufuji.
On January 4, 2013, at Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome, Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Kazushi Sakuraba for his fourth successful defense.
On January 4, 2014, at Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome, Shinsuke Nakamura lost the IWGP Intercontinental Championship to Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event.
In 2014, Shinsuke Nakamura won the New Japan Cup, further solidifying his status in NJPW.
On January 4, 2015, at Wrestle Kingdom 9 in Tokyo Dome, Shinsuke Nakamura made his second successful defense of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Kota Ibushi.
On January 4, 2016, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated A.J. Styles at Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome to make his second successful defense of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. Hours later, it was reported that Nakamura had given his notice to NJPW, announcing he was leaving the promotion for WWE.
On the January 4, 2017, episode of NXT, Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended the NXT Championship against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match, ending their feud.
In January 2018, Shinsuke Nakamura won the Men's Royal Rumble match, a major achievement in his WWE career.
On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Shinsuke Nakamura won the Royal Rumble match after last eliminating Roman Reigns. He then announced he would challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 34.
On January 27, 2019, at the Royal Rumble, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Rusev to win his second United States Championship. He also participated in the Royal Rumble match later that night.
In 2019, Shinsuke Nakamura won the Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules, becoming the second wrestler to hold both WWE and IWGP Intercontinental Championships.
In July 2021, Shinsuke Nakamura started calling himself King Nakamura after obtaining the King of the Ring crown, despite not winning the tournament.
On January 1, 2023, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated The Great Muta at Pro Wrestling Noah's The New Year show.
In 2023, Shinsuke Nakamura's theme was sampled on Lil Uzi Vert's song "Nakamura", which appeared on Uzi's album Pink Tape.
On January 8, 2024, Shinsuke Nakamura faced Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight match on Raw, but was ultimately defeated, marking the end of their feud.
On October 14, 2024, at a Pro Wrestling Noah event, Keiji Muto announced that Ulka Sasaki would face Nakamura on January 1, 2025, at Nippon Budokan.
On January 1, 2025, Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ulka Sasaki at Nippon Budokan as part of the Noah The New Year 2025 show.
On January 10, 2025, Shinsuke Nakamura defended his United States Championship against LA Knight on SmackDown. The match ended in a disqualification loss for Nakamura due to an attack on Knight by The Bloodline's Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu, so Nakamura retained the title.
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