Could These Two Be in WWE?
With the confirmation of Kenny Omega being placed as the new leader of The Bullet Club, it seems that AJ Styles could be on his way to WWE along with Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. However this is not all that could be joining the WWE as it is also rumored that Shinsuke Nakamura could also be heading to WWE. In terms of going all out, WWE could be starting 2016 with a bang which could many fans feeling extremely excited about the product/ Styles is finally getting his shot in WWE which so many people feel he deserved and in Nakamura's case, hopefully he can end the trend of Japanese wrestlers being portrayed so poorly in the WWE(Let us hope Hideo Itami does the same) so tonight I will be reviewing their match from Wrestle Kingdom 10.
The story of this match is simple: a dream match between
two competitors that the fans both love. AJ Styles has arguably had the best
year of his career in 2015 while Nakamura has been tearing it up with awesome
matches throughout the year like business as usual. This match was out in
jeopardy due to Styles' herniated discs in his back(He withdrew from the Tag
League due to the injury) but he battled through the pain and competed against
Nakamura in this match.Styles enters the arena first wearing an awesome mask
and the fans are posing along with them. He badly needs a haircut and a
shave(just my opinion) but looks to be in great shape despite the pain he must
have been going through. The champions enters next and a surprisingly low key
entrance from Nakamura on the big stage. As soon as the bell rings this match
has a big match feel and the fans' excitement is infectious(I am watching with
English commentary and I am regretting this decision)
The match starts out with both men
circling one another and locking up with Styles gaining the initial advantage
which is followed by Nakamura grabbing the arm and releasing on a clean break.
Both men continue to trade holds until both men attempt their respective
finishers which are both countered leading to a stand-off between the two. The
crowd eat this up as they continue to cheer on both men. In an awesome spot,
Nakamura once again gains control leading to another clean break, signalling
for Styles to bring it who does the bullet club pose, pointing his fingers at
Nakamura like a gun and firing for Nakamura to bite the bullet and eat it(A fun
spot that went down well with the crowd and shows the charismatic side of
Nakamura who if you haven't noticed it, just oozes charisma)
Nakamura grabs a headlock on
Styles who shoots him into the ropes, ducks under and hits one of the best
dropkicks in the business, catching Nakamura right on the chin. After posing,
Styles goes to press his advantage on Nakamura he gets caught by Nakamura who
snapmares Styles, followed by a knee drop to the face and in another great
spot, Nakamura mocks Style's pose. Transitioning to the corner, Nakamura
attempts his knee lifts but his countered by Styles who prepares for a
dive on the turnbuckle but Nakamura violently pulls Styles off who crashes into
the mat clutching his back in agony. Nakamura backs away as it seems Styles has
injured himself badly only for Styles to reveal he was playing possum and
attack Nakamura from behind(Great idea working Styles' injury into the match as
it looked very realistic due to Nakamura's attack and Styles' acting, I
love it!)
Styles is firmly in control
and begins to soften up Nakamura's legs and neck for the Calf Killer and Styles
Clash respectively. An Indian Deathlock and corner clothesline show Styles
intent on systematically breaking down Nakamura. However, Nakamura is not going
to take anything lying down and fires back with kicks and a nasty looking
backbreaker. Styles rolls to the outside and is met by a spear from Nakamura
into the barricade, Styles back is now being targeted Nakamura who brings the
pain with more kicks to the head and ribs of Styles. Styles falls victim to
Nakamura face wash as he prepares for his Boma Ye. Nakamura charges in as
Styles avoids the Boma Ye but cannot avoid more knees to the mid section.
Styles finally breaks free with a series of forearm shots which ends with a
springboard forearm smash. Styles' selling was impressive as he sold his
injured back, trying to suplex Nakamura which resulted in Nakamura almost
gaining the advantage until Styles snap suplexed Nakamura into the turnbuckle.
Styles locks in the Calf Killer but Nakamura is too near the ropes and escapes. Nakamura gets to his feet and kicks the hell out of Styles and hits a lungblower and half suplex, setting up for the Boma Ye again. Nakamura is thwarted as Styles reverses into the Calf Killer in the center of the ring, Nakamura cannot break free as Styles continues to wrench back with the submission. However, Styles becomes frustrated allowing Nakamura to counter into an arm bar. Releasing he is in dnager, Styles pokes Nakamura in the eye to regain control. The crowd have been great so far cheering on both men but the match really clicks for me and the crowd during the next sequence.
Styles applies the
torture rack and slams Nakamura into the mat with a powerbomb. Styles signals
for the Styles Clash but it is reversed as Nakamura attempts the Boma Ye but
that is also reversed as Styles plants Nakamura on the second rope only for
Nakamura to hit a diving Boma Ye onto Styles, the Dome goes crazy as Nakamura
covers.. and Styles kicks out at two. Both men rise to their feet and begin
exchanging blows, mostly forearms until Styles goes for a spinning backfist
which Nakamura counters with a kick to the head, Pele kick from Styles and Boma
Ye from Nakamura. 1...2.. kick out, the place is rocking now as Styles uses a
crucifix pin where Nakamura kicks out and gets hit by a Boma Ye from Styles!!!
450 Splash from Styles as Nakmura just will not stay down. Styles hits a
backfist and goes for the forearm shot but Nakamura latches on a cross arm
breaker.(A great reversal that is pleasing on the eyes) Styles looks to be
fading as Nakamura applies a triangle choke only for Styles to hit a one armed
Styles Clash!!!That looked awesome and the crowd are buying into all the near
falls. Bloody Sunday from Styles, Nakamura is on dream street, great camera
work shows how Nakamura is reeling from Styles' combination of moves.
Styles signals for the clash but decides it is not enough to put the warrior that is Nakamura down so he drags the lifeless body of Nakmura to the corner for a super Styles Clash. Nakamura fights back and gains the advantage with a kick to the head, Styles is in trouble and Nakamura hits the Landslide(Modified Michinoku Driver) from the second rope, 1.. 2.. and Styles will not stay down! Going for broke, Nakamura hits an Enzu Boma Ye to Styles which looks nasty as he nearly took his head off and Nakamura is not finished yet, he adds one more to the face of Styles and 1...2...3.. Your winner and still IWGP Intercontinental Champion.. Shinsuke Nakamura
Your Winner Ladies and Gentlemen
Fantastic match from both men and we
received exactly what we expected. Nakamura brought his A game like we knew he
would and not even herniated discs could stop Styles putting on an excellent
match. From the little things such as playing up the back injury and Nakamura's
mocking of Styles to the bigger moves like the one armed Styles Clash and the
second rope Landslide, this was a great match by two of the best wrestler on
the planet. If the rumors are true and both men are WWE bound, there is a high
possibility we will be seeing a lot of awesome matches in the future. This has
been my review and I hope you liked it. Until Next Time See Ya!
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