Every characteristic of my character and my moves always came from my real life. My character is kind of close to my real personality. — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
Strong style is a philosophy for Japanese wrestling fans that was created by New Japan Pro Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki. He wanted you to show every motion and show real technique in the ring. It's important to use real techniques… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
For me, I like to be different. I didn't want to imitate another wrestler. I always try to find something from other genres, like… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
Antonio Inoki majored in strong style. He showed real emotion with real technique in the ring. Hard shots that look like hard shots. But… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
Sometimes I dance for concentration. I dance to release my nervousness. — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
WWE style is a much different platform than other wrestling companies. Each wrestler wrestles under strict rules that fans never know. — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
You have a good side and bad side, real side. Then I put that on in the ring. My character, my personality in the… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
I use every kind of emotion in my wrestling, so that's why people call me the 'King of Strong Style.' — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
Florida's waves are better than Japan. It's just an hour drive to the beach, but just once a week, I'm able to go to… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
I never think about pride. I don't think about stuff like that. I just enjoy the moment of my life. I think about just… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
I don't get nervous before the match. I try to act the same and stay normal right before entrance. I don't want to do… — Shinsuke Nakamura Copy Share Image
