WWE trademarks tag team name Bakusai for Nakamura and Kyoki
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
WWE has reportedly trademarked the name Bakusai for the tag team of Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki. This announcement follows Nakamura's recent introduction of Kyoki, previously known as Hiromi Takahashi from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Although the duo has not teamed before, they will face WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga in the future. Kyoki has already participated in a dark match, defeating Kit Wilson, but it remains unclear when the official in-ring debut will occur.
- •WWE has trademarked the name Bakusai for Nakamura and Kyoki.
- •Nakamura introduced Kyoki on SmackDown last week.
- •Kyoki recently wrestled a dark match, defeating Kit Wilson.
- •The tag team will challenge Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga.
- •Kyoki and Nakamura have not previously teamed or faced each other.
- 3:15 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Tag Team Name For Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki Reportedly Revealed
"The WWE tag team name for Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki has reportedly been revealed after its revealed that WWE recently trademarked the name Bakusai
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