Shinsuke Nakamura addresses his relationship with Vince McMahon and a WWE match with AJ Styles

We caught up with Shinsuke Nakamura at the Summerslam Press Conference where he talked about his relationship with Vince McMahon, Jinder Mahal, wrestling AJ, being on the road and more
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[@HOA_Bossman]

Shinsuke is getting a lot better with speaking English, proud of him

[@bandhuntathraxx3636]

HOA Bossman Yes ❗ His Promos Will Be Alot Better

[@jahtee5141]

HOA Bossman Shinsuke Nakamura could teach Asuka to speak English

[@johnd.nguyen9622]

*you laugh at his English* *he laughs at your bank account*

[@indianbellydancer1]

I'm hysterical asf at my bank account.

[@raymundturner1140]

Ba Be' Boo 😂😂😂😂

[@eagle3483]

Ba Be' Boo well, i'm laughing at my own bank account

[@nihilistchannel4598]

Why would I laugh at his English it's pretty hard to learn a new language

[@ShaneMGD]

He got so nervous with that Vince question 😂

[@NoName-st4tw]

He probably didn't want to mention when Vince got mad for that Botch with Cena.

[@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579]

Strongest wills

[@DinoKaric1]

Nakamura trying hard not to get fired with that Vince question

[@SYratherripped]

He's getting there. His English is way better then when he was in NXT and about to be called up. Give it time, and he'll be able to be fluid on the mic with others.

[@ZakeriasRowlandJones]

His English is really coming along, talk about being thrown in at the deep end. He's doing an amazing job.

[@azuki2757]

please don't bully Nakamura for his bad English.... I am also Japanese desu. and Our language system is completely different from English. He is trying to adjust America. English is the most difficult language on earth for us. please understand that.

[@levisamom5069]

azuki2 i like him and his english...hes promos are the best

[@onepunchmanlookslikejohnny4089]

got any tips on how to learn japanese :(

[@levisamom5069]

One punch man Looks like johnny sins well...watch a lot of anime...that's all I got

[@jaandas7341]

Ok I understand I am from india and I am trying to learn Japanese do u watch fairy tail and can u speak hindi …… please reply I like ur culture

[@penguinhouseproductions8266]

awww this interview just makes me love him even more!

[@Disneymagic24]

sin cara and shinske need an episode of ride along

[@Pico_de_Guile]

I second that idea!

[@jaykapoor4003]

Sir Disney the only problem with that is (with all respect to nakamura) he is not the best with long amounts of talking

[@TheCodebreaker28]

They may speak "En Español" so WWE Network staff adds subtitles and it's done.

[@UnderBaseBeatz]

Have to give Shinsuke Nakamura 10/10 for what looked like loads of effort to find the words he wanted to say. Seems like a sweet guy.

[@TheNumberonecenafan]

i have so much respect for Shinsuke going around without a translator because he's trying to throw himself into the deep end so it helps him learn faster

[@0megaStyle]

1:56 "Solo un poquito" Shinsuke earn my respect lol

[@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579]

I liked the answer

[@Naruedyoh]

Well, Shinsuke is indeed learning some spanish

[@staremind4]

Maybe he should ask Naito for some spanish lessons.

[@nelsonsamuelsanchez]

Naruedyoh he probably already knows some. Considering Mexico and Japan swap talent every now and then.

[@Pico_de_Guile]

He does mention on Chris Jericho's podcast that spanish is a lot easier to speak than english. I'm sure it's because the rolling R in spanish is much easier for a japanese person to say than the english R.

[@Steve-hy5cx]

On his Instagram he posts a lot of videos of himself and Sin Cara singing spanish music in a car on his story

[@Pico_de_Guile]

André Salazar Yes. Like the spanish word for garbage "basura" sounds like some kind of japanese demon. I'm in no way saying that Nakamura is garbage. All I'm saying is that Basura will rip you in half very slowly if you enter his woods at night.

[@BuChan89]

As a guy from New Jersey living in Japan as an English teacher and actively learning Japanese, I give kudos to Shinsuke on his English. He's actively trying and his vocabulary is coming along. Remembering the words sometimes is a challenge, Lord knows it's the same for me here.

[@lostinlucidity]

Shinsuke is a ray of fucking sunshine.

[@TheNightwolfpac]

His English is fine. People shouldn’t make a big deal out if something. It takes time to perfect any language but he will get it...major props to him.

[@001Stealth]

For only starting to learn English a little over a year ago... Pretty damn good! He's actually knows more than I thought. 👍👍👍

[@siddhanthiremath4653]

Shinsuke seems like such a chill guy!

[@carlosordaz6898]

Thumbnail The King of strong smile

[@bankai618]

Don't make fun of his language... Talent >>>> Mic skills

[@Theorcman2008]

Wish people would use that for Reigns. Hes a fucking work horse. His mic skills are meh but he can work. People just like to bitch because their favorite fat guy isnt winning.

[@brandonpost02]

Theorcman2008 his wrestling isn't as great as Nakamura. If u don't agree just compare 5 star matches with Nakamura and Roman

[@21AdryaSarab]

I like shinsuke he's so cool

[@jmthehologram]

Adriana Sarabia Tanahashi is even cooler but Nakamura dope

[@MCShvabo]

Shinsuke Nakamura and Sin Cara, wow I want to be a part of that group!

[@TheP00pBandit]

Dude could barely speak a word of english this time last year. So much respect. Dude is clearly one of the most intelligent people in the business.

[@PineNut15]

I love Shinsuke

[@jimmynorris1314]

What a fucking legend. This guy made me actually start watching wrestling live again.

[@priyanlevesque]

"What is your relationship like with Vince?" Shinsuke: I need to say very carefully. That pretty much answered the question.

[@timothyalston9171]

Kenny asked Nakamura a behind the scenes question and got a kayfabe answer. That's great.

[@ProjectDelta1]

I'm happy for him.

[@Luke-on1lk]

He seems like such a cool dude nakamura love the interview kenny.

[@NateMulder]

His english is fine as a second language speaker.

[@ItsJustDevi]

I can understand him just fine. You guys be hatin'.

[@pedro55845]

Holy shit Huge respect for him he knows English but the scent is holding him back the fact that he kinda learning Spanish as well best wrestler

[@omegawynter]

He's amazing

[@mxtrem3]

aj vs nakamura iron man match at wrestlemania pls

[@miguelmp2212]

Spanish and English are semi similar. But Japanese and English are way different monsters.

[@thegoaheadmpire7825]

Dutch is more similar to english

[@tafua_a]

But Spanish is more similar to english than Japanese

[@prayaskandel8963]

Spanish and most of the European languages go back to the Greeks English, German and Dutch go back the the Anglo Saxon times

[@DraculettaSchwarz]

Spanish and English are super different dude

[@lvin4958]

Daryl ! Go check your words in english and spanish you'll probably learn spanish real (reál) fast.

[@frankunodostres473]

props to shinshuke for understand kenny's accent. not a jab towards kenny but imagine being japanese and learning a new language then a guy with a completely different accent than what you've learned comes and interviews you. many would struggle

[@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579]

I admire him for speaking English, it is more admirable for somebody to learn a language even if it is a small steps than not to make the jump.

[@shannonmorrison7455]

awwww he's awesome he can speak a little Spanish be still my heart

[@TheEnzyme94]

Class act!

[@ItsFernando02]

Vaya nakamura pudo decir poquitoen español , buena king of strong styles ( well nakamura can say "poquito" on spanish, well done

[@Jaysson83]

Great stuff

[@arczi7627]

Nakamura is amazing

[@MikeyMUnited]

Shinsuke V AJ for the title would be my dream Mania match. They tore it up at WrestleKingdom 10.

[@dougy__6288]

Nakamura is doing so well with English ❤

[@Jacob-iy3ym]

shinsuke has said in the past he can speak English but he's not sure how well certain words translate into sentences which is why he always says umm soo hmmm it's not that he doesn't know how to respond but doesn't know the correct English terminology to use properly

[@Pico_de_Guile]

Sooooo... In other words, he still has some more learning to do.

[@DARTHRELIC]

Pico de Guile yeah basically but cant blame the guy for speaking it. Japan was his life until he got that phone call from the WWE. Its only been like 2 years whereas you and i started learning since we were babies. Its not his fault

[@Pico_de_Guile]

itsbrimbram Oh I think he's learning quite quickly with his english speaking. I wasn't trying to be negative about it or anything. I was just basically saying to the OP "Duh."

[@cluxizy2231]

I'm glad to see his english is starting to get there

[@Post-Punk-Ward]

His English is waaaay better then what it was , props

[@JamieMcG7]

Nakamura learning a language is so hard and especially English cause there's so many words for one thing, please don't worry about your English cause you are speaking it very well, just keep learning and to all the people who hate the way he speaks GO LEARN JAPANESE

[@thecharizardnetwork2403]

I want to see shinsuke and asuka team up against charlotte and Aj styles. i think that would be an epic!

[@markburke9617]

I feel sorry for shinsuke he's so great in the ring but the language barrier is such a big deal especially on the main roaster he needs a gimmick where he doesn't need to talk he needs someone like Paul hayman or possibly enzo in the brand split

[@DownFromTheSky89]

No. Never Enzo

[@itzshadowz7467]

DownFromTheSky89 imagine them together. Nakamura shouting sawft lol

[@matthewgarcia7376]

DownFromTheSky89 hold on... Albeit Enzo is in 205 live now, if Enzo is gonna be a manager for nakamura, that would be awesome! Just imagine, one of the best talkers with one of the best wrestlers, it's crazy, but they're both crazy so it's bound to work!

[@xDarklord986x]

ITZ SHADOWZ Dont..cause vince is listening..

[@pasharahap]

Wtf enzo? He's the worst

[@argiebacani5524]

hard to accept that he got beaten by a former jobber with only two moves and a finisher with less impact them Cena's AA

[@hellknight03]

He is he fucking best

[@omegawynter]

Sensitive

[@creydadj]

His English is better compared to other Japanese wrestlers in the WWE.

[@0101vegeta]

Shinsuke is so cute

[@seraphonwingsoflead]

Dude, why not give him a manager to do the promos, and let the knees do the talking in the ring? It would immediately fix his promo problem and add to his mystique! Then when he occasionally grabbed the mic himself to last down a one liner the crowd would totally pop!

[@DonDadda45]

I actually like some of his promos. On NXT they were even better. I remember against Balor, he just said: "You are an Icon of NXT. If I want to be icon, I beat ... YOU" He was straight to the point and it wasn't cringey as in the main roster

[@Negative_NBG]

seraphonwingsoflead why not just let him learn English? It takes time to learn a new language.

[@thegirlwhosparkles]

Noe Barba he's been learning english. It's not an easy language to learn. His English is so much better than it was 5 months ago.

[@StrivedeLaLear]

seraphonwingsoflead That's what NJPW does with Okada. Gedo speaks for him and when Okada has something to say it's extremely important and people listen.

[@StrivedeLaLear]

Hubbie Because he wasn't overly scripted.

[@marcus37422]

It's really painful how little English Shinsuke knows but still one of the greatest wrestlers

[@fernandomadera11]

Shinsuke got the collie flower ear

[@bryandmk]

Shinsuke predicted his WrestleMania match at Inside the Ropes.

[@kashyyomfg]

Hell get better but he's so good he don't need to talk. He need to just sit in the crowd like when sting first came

[@AKBOXING-13-1]

I’m from the U.K and here we like the Japanese culture more and language. Especially me. I’ve learnt so much just from dragon ball, naruto and Baki 😂🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@kuberakundela7680]

i think akira tozawa is surprisingly wayyy better in speaking english than many would assume

[@joshrobertson3394]

I definately would rather see him on raw because i believe there is better talent that would make great matches but smackdown needs storylines to make him great

[@marcleon1513]

I thought this would kill the appeal of his mystique, but not at all. I enjoyed the interview. Of course his English is good, why would you guys be suprised. Even if it wasn't, his English is better than most of your Japanese will ever be. When asked about Vince he said, "I need to say very careful" hahaha. Now that is a universal language.

[@kevynharper8226]

New Japan is my favourite promotion and actually got me back into wrestling after a very long stint away. Nakamaura was my guy in NJPW and is the only reason I began watching WWE again. As I've said before I have no idea who's to blame but he is a shell of his former self. Is Nakamura just looking at WWE as semi retirement?

[@GeorgeandMooch]

Kevyn Harper yeah i think this is a thing he's doing because of his age.

[@lilcheesecake4142]

Shinsuke becoming a Heyman guy and havin Paul speak for him in promos etc would be legendary

[@Krish1991]

Nakumura is a Legend... 99% People who hate him because he don't have proper Mic skills....

[@jivevillodres9206]

How many times did he say "so"?

[@AREA50WILD]

Do you pay Shinsuke to get an interview with him?

[@jaandas7341]

Corrupted Vault

[@pk_1]

He doesn't actually speak like this he sounds like john cena!

[@AspiringAbogado]

Anyone can tell me what Shinsuke said in Spanish? I'm learning the thing as well.

[@tafua_a]

The only thing I understood was "just a little bit" (solo un poquito)

[@AspiringAbogado]

aiooty19 Thanks! Hopefully we'll know what he said before that haha

[@krishbhalla4789]

"I need to be very careful" Indication on who Vince is backstage?

[@mr.wrestlemaniashawnmichae170]

Idk bout u guys but his English is pretty good n hey at least he is trying n learn some English

[@namelessnewb1210]

Shinsuke reminds me of my old man, wen he uses up all his english all u hear is uhhh yea but uhhh ok soo yea lol

[@rohitdongre1398]

I don't know y but english is very tough for Japanese may be due to prouncation??

[@jorgitopacheco9917]

His English is getting a lil bit better still needs some work I'm pretty sure he is prolly picking up Spanish a lil faster then English

[@gamerswag5495]

he needs an advocate

[@craigh3846]

The creative department is at fault and why Nakamura is struggling let him do his own thing. He was outstanding in nxt If Vince can't see that he's a total melt. The shite they are currently churning out weekly needs to change. The Rosters are stacked Ballor Samoa joe Rollins nakamura styles now Benjamin WWE does have amazing talent worrying where they are be aloud to go. Only the writers and Vince can sort this out......

[@shellbacksclub]

Shincara!

[@MapleTree03]

People need managers, like there is only 2 Maryese and Paul heyman, people that are good in the ring that aren't the best on the mic need more managers for example nakuamura and Cesaro.

[@brandonpost02]

Take a shot every time Shinsuke says so

[@emokayden2463]

Look how nervous he was trying to explain Vince, that can't be good

[@XxV3NGEANC3xX]

Kayden Club 3.0 Yeah Vince has his favourites and we all know out of touch he is

[@emokayden2463]

XxV3NGEANC3xX indeed

[@zachenron]

shinsuke is still struggling with articles but very good otherwise nice english man

[@sexyniqqa5333]

Nakamura was really struggling in this interview. In most other ones his English is decent. Much love still Shinsuke

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

Hee seems like a nice person, poor man he struggle so much construct his answers in English.🙂.

[@meckaz80]

kenny stop peaking the mic

[@isaaclikesturtles]

Sounds like hes gonna have a legit sounding spanish accent before a english one lol

[@Reggie_bringit]

Spanish pronunciation is similar to Japanese pronunciation, so it's very possible.

[@YeTism]

He speaks better English than I speak Japanese

[@heyimandyk1486]

Everyone bitching about his English needs to go and listen to the Jericho Podcast he was the guest in. He speaks fine enough English, He doesn't need to say much before literally kicking your ass, that's how it needs to be

[@mattmacon406]

His English is better then I thiught

[@BillyBob-mw7ho]

Imagine if u had to adapt to a new country or different language for something u love doing. It's not that easy. Haters just hate bc they garbage irl. Long live Nakamura bitches.

[@HazmatCrowl54454]

Am I the only guy that actually understands him?

[@mary-sf9ix]

HazmatCrowl54454 Lol no I understand him most of the time, too.

[@theanti-hero7232]

Trust me he stammers both in japanese and english

[@gabriellovesmusic]

Nakamura vs Floyd Mayweather Sr vs Nate Diaz in a.... Talking Match!

[@eldufo2661]

sin cara is crazy hahahha

[@VILLAINOFYOURDREAMS]

Guys, his accent aside (with all due respect), did you guys notice that, when the host asked him about his relationship with Vince, Shinsuke was actually kind of Uncomfortable and kind of Nervous? He took time answering his question, also said that he needs to be careful around Vince. Is it true that Vince is a Bully, or even a psychopath? Also, Vince likes to ruin all great superstars. Shinsuke is one of them. I won't be surprised if shinsuke leaves wwe, for what wwe has done to him. Turned him heel for no reason. And didn't even let him win the WWE title until NOW!

[@countrylife04]

AJ vs Nakamura for the WWE Championship

[@cooperbraddock7396]

take a shot everytime he says so

[@The_Reverse777]

I don't understand why everyone is making fun of Nakamura's speaking abilities. English is not his first language and hell he's learning how to speak spanish. As an American, ask any other American if they can speak another language. Most Americans simply refuse to learn another language. Also we all know Nakamura is being watched right now by Vince regarding the question about their relationship. Also botches happen all the time, i love it how Vince jumped down Nakamura's throat when John Cena landed on his head, Nakamura apologized multiple times to John Cena and everyone knows he didn't do it on purpose. During that spot, it was just 2 wrestlers performing a move wrong and Cena was temporary knocked out but he was fine after a few seconds.

[@DonDadda45]

If I was american, I probably wouldn't learn another language If I didn't had to. We are all learning English, because it's the main language, americans don't have to do that. Sure it's nice to know different languages, but you can get everywhere with english!

[@doubletime9098]

I hope Nakamura doesn't get into a shoot fight with Sin Cara

[@DonDadda45]

In a real fight, I think Nakamura would kill him lol

[@cameroncataford448]

Hubbie no way

[@StrivedeLaLear]

Magical Ponies Then you haven't seen Nakamura's MMA track record.

[@StrivedeLaLear]

doubletime I think that's why he's palling around with him, so if shit goes down they'll be the two most scary guys in the room.

[@jmthehologram]

Magical Ponies you are trolling right?