(NOAH) Shinsuke Nakamura to compete for the first time in two years, facing the newly selected Ulka Sasaki in a big fight...Keiji Mutoh, "I'm a bit jealous".
15th October 2024 Tokyo Sports What is the reason for this surprising choice? It has been announced that Shinsuke Nakamura (44) of WWE, will be competing at Noah's Nippon Budokan event on January 1st next year, for the first time in two years, attracting much attention. At the Korakuen Hall event on the 14th, Keiji Mutoh (61), who serves as scouting advisor, announced that Nakamura's opponent would be Ulka Sasaki (35), and the venue was filled with cheers. Sasaki, a former UFC Fighter, only made his pro wrestling debut in January this year. In July, he was crowned the GHC National Champion for the first time, but it is unusual for him to face a WWE superstar just one year after his debut. CyberFight director, Narihiro Takeda, who oversees Noah, explained, "He's had an incredible career so far, and he has the talent to get to the top as quickly as possible, and he's also popular. I don't think the audience will have any complaints about Nakamura vs Ulka. I'
