Shinsuke Nakamura Gives Shoutout To Hiroshi Tanahashi At WWE Live In Tokyo
WWE was in Tokyo at Sumo Hall on Friday, October 17. During the event, Shinsuke Nakamura teamed with Jey Uso to defeat Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed.
After the match, Nakamura got on the mic and stated, “Tokyo! WWE is back at [Sumo Hall] again this year. Are you having fun? Let’s have more fun than any other city in the world. Japan, Aishitemasu [I love you!] YeaOh!”
Aishitemasu is the catchphrase of Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Shinsuke Nakamura used Hiroshi Tanahashi’s catchphrase post-match – “Aishtemasu” (I love you) before signing off with a YeaOh!
Nakamura & Jey Uso bt. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker#WWESuperShowJapan pic.twitter.com/857kKlrz8F
— Mark Pickering 🏴🇯🇵🎙 (@_MarkPickering) October 17, 2025
Tanahashi posted on social media, “Huh? I thought I heard something…”
ん？なんか聞こえたような…
— 棚橋 弘至 (@tanahashi1_100) October 17, 2025
Nakamura and Tanahashi are long-time rivals in NJPW. Tanahashi is set to retire at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.
Fans can find results from WWE live in Tokyo here.
