Nic Nemeth reflects on WWE booking of Shinsuke Nakamura
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Nic Nemeth discussed his disappointment with WWE's booking of Shinsuke Nakamura during a recent interview. He highlighted Nakamura's initial success, including winning the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble, but noted that his momentum diminished after WrestleMania 34. Nemeth criticized the decision not to use a more dynamic fighting style in their 2017 Backlash match, which Nakamura won. Recently, Nakamura hinted at finding a tag team partner to confront his rivals on WWE SmackDown after returning from a hiatus in May.
- •Nemeth expressed disappointment over Nakamura's WWE booking trajectory.
- •Nakamura won the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble but lost momentum post-WrestleMania 34.
- •Nemeth suggested a more innovative approach for their 2017 Backlash match.
- •Nakamura recently returned and hinted at a tag team partnership.
- •He last wrestled on May 22 before his recent appearance.
- 7:50 PMWrestling Inc — Nic Nemeth Discusses Past Disappointment With WWE Booking Of Shinsuke Nakamura
"Nic Nemeth weighs in on the past disappointment and confusion surrounding WWE's booking of Shinsuke Nakamura.
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