10 Ways WWE Are Currently Catering To Hardcore Fans
7. Signing Shinsuke Nakamura
With the arrival of New Japan Pro Wrestling's hottest star, the harfcore fans have exploded with glee at all the potential match-ups and angles that may be soon to follow.
Shinsuke Nakamura's NXT debut bout with Sami Zayn at TakeOver: Dallas has already been hailed as a Match of the Year favourite and shows that there are big things in store for the Japanese icon.
He's credited as being one of the most charismatic performers and gifted workers in the world today, and regardless if you agree or disagree with that assessment, no one can deny that his move to America has become a huge talking point among the audience.
With Finn Balor dropping the title to Samoa Joe, could The King of Strong Style be the next man to challenge for the NXT championship?
It remains to be seen if Nakamura will be able to captivate causal fans in the same manner that he has the smarks and, to be honest, Vince McMahon doesn't have the best record when it comes to pushing foreign talents.
But even if he flops on the main roster, his signing alone is a sure sign that WWE has adopted a different mindset when it comes to the stars they're willing to bring in to the company.