WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Predicting All 30 Entrants

13. Shinsuke Nakamura - #18

Gunther Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE.com

It's time again to bring down the crowd via the introduction of the rank-and-file, and what a bloody indictment of Shinsuke Nakamura that is.

The relationship between promotion and performer is weird. It's as if both parties know it isn't really working anymore, but it's much too awkward to admit that out loud so they simply co-exist, barely, in the physical space. Neither is particularly ecstatic nor that bothered.

In any event, his greatest hits set is good for a fun introduction sequence.

Contributor
Contributor

Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!