Japanese pro wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to compete in his final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20, scheduled for January 2026 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Fans are speculating about potential opponents for Tanahashi, with WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura being a popular choice. Many people within NJPW are advocating for Nakamura to be that opponent.
In the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers, a fan asked whether Nakamura's return to WWE television indicated that he might be Tanahashi's opponent. According to the report, Nakamura's return has no connection to a possible match with Tanahashi. Sean Ross Sapp revealed that while many in NJPW would like to see Nakamura face Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 20, the feasibility of this matchup is uncertain. This uncertainty arises from the fact that NJPW has partnerships with AEW and CMLL, which do not align with WWE and AAA.
