Predicting Where EVERY NJPW Wrestler Will Be In 5 Years Time

46. Shota Umino

The Golden Elite WWE
NJPW

Umino is a fiery little bastard with more gusto than even his liveliest Young Lion cohorts. This, coupled with his size, look, and advanced skills (for a man with just 18 months experience) make it easy to project great things going forward.

Prediction: Ready to break out as a main eventer.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.