10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (July 28)

5. AJ Styles Has Warned WWE Over Shinsuke Nakamura Importance

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AJ Styles locking eyes with Shinsuke Nakamura was one of Money In The Bank's best moments. Both babyfaces, the pair are no strangers to one another after amazing matches in NJPW and it's only a matter of time before that rivalry comes to WWE. AJ has fired a warning shot to the current creative team over how it should be handled.

Talking to Edge and Christian's for the pair's E&C Pod Of Awesomeness, Styles said he's already spoken with several important power players in WWE about making the eventual match with Nakamura feel special. AJ is right too, because a WWE chapter in the Styles vs. Nakamura feud cannot be throwaway; if anything, WWE need to capitalise on the buzz and book this one for WrestleMania.

Nakamura vs. John Cena is set to be given away on next week's SmackDown, but the same thing can't happen with AJ Styles. That's why AJ has personally approached management to ensure any matches he has with Shinsuke are given the care they deserve.

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