10 WWE Superstars Set For A Big Push Following WrestleMania 34
3. Shinsuke Nakamura
Yes, he lost in New Orleans, but 'The King Of Strong Style's' WWE Title hunt is far from over.
Shinsuke Nakamura's heel turn gives him a new lease of life. It drew the desired shock and awe from the audience, and the follow-up was tremendous. If the Japanese star's "sorry, no speak English" promo was a meta comment towards the way he's been handled on the main roster, then whoever penned it is a genius, and he drew monstrous heat for interrupting the fantastic AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan main event.
This bodes well for a wrestler who, while undeniably popular, has suffered through disappointing main roster presentation. His aura has been stripped away through overexposure, and his in-ring output has declined, too. The AJ bout wasn't bad, but it didn't come close to living up to its "Dream Match" billing, spreading fears that the magic that once made Shinsuke one of the world's most electric performers is fading away.
Fans should anticipate a greater focus on Nakamura now that he's a villain, leading to a big rematch with Styles. He was never going to be the top face on SmackDown, but now, his brand-leading potential is unopposed.