WWE held a live event on October 17 from Sumo Hall in Japan. During the event, Shinsuke Nakamura teamed with Jey Uso to defeat Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed.
After the match, Nakamura spoke about WWE being back at Ryogoku Kokugikan and hopes to bring WWE back to Japan in 2026. Shinsuke Nakamura ended his speech with Hiroshi Tanahashi’s signature closer, declaring “Yaaao!”
In a post on Twitter, Tanahashi replied: “Huh? I thought I heard something…”
Tanahashi is set to retire at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.
