Shinsuke Nakamura Discussed Internally As Final Opponent For Hiroshi Tanahashi, Seen As A Pipe Dream

Details on Shinsuke Nakamura being discussed as Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final opponent.

Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to retire at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4th. His final opponent has not been announced.

Fightful Select reports, “Nakamura was discussed internally in NJPW as a potential option for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match, but it’s seen as a pipe dream.”

The full report offers more details, including Nakamura’s contract status.

Shinsuke Nakamura gave a shoutout to Tanahashi at a WWE live event in Japan on October 17. Fans can learn more here. 

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