Shinsuke Nakamura
Awards & Honours
21
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Shinsuke Nakamura has built a remarkable career, setting several important benchmarks in professional wrestling. He became the youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion in history at the time of his first win, a feat that highlighted his extraordinary talent early on. His work with the IWGP Intercontinental Championship is particularly special; he is widely credited with elevating that title from a mid-card belt to a main-event championship within New Japan Pro-Wrestling, fundamentally altering the promotion's landscape. In WWE, his 2018 Royal Rumble victory was a significant moment, making him only the second Japanese-born wrestler to achieve that honor. He is consistently recognized by peers and critics as one of the best professional wrestlers globally.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
King Nakamura
Defeated Baron Corbin in a 'Battle for the Crown' match.
IWGP Intercontinental Championship Elevation
Credited with elevating the title to main-event status.
Rankings & Lists
One of the Best Professional Wrestlers in the World
Records & Feats
Youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion
Won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at 23 years old, a record at the time.
Only Second Wrestler to Hold Both WWE and IWGP Intercontinental Championships
Achieved this distinction after winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship in 2019, joining Chris Jericho.
Second Japanese-born Wrestler to Win Men's Royal Rumble
His 2018 Royal Rumble victory marked him as only the second Japanese-born talent to achieve this feat.