8 Best Options For Dethroning Samoa Joe As NXT Champion

3. Shinsuke Nakamura

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I feel as though it is somewhat superfluous to attempt to write down a convincing argument as to why Shinsuke Nakamura is a potential option for beating Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship.

Surely the only reasoning required is the fact that he is Shinsuke Nakamura? The King of Strong Style has been the hit of all hits since arriving at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, and the man inspires utter devotion from crowds just by waving his arms in a funny way through his entrance.

Nakamura defeated Austin Aries at TakeOver: The End... to become the de factor #1 contender to the NXT Championship. At this point, the only thing that stops Nakamura winning the strap is being called up to the main roster ahead of the brand split. If Nakamura is still a full-time NXT wrestler come winter, then Shinsuke Nakamura will be (or will have been) the NXT Champion.

He won't be a full-time NXT wrestler come the winter.

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