Shinsuke Nakamura Suggests Retirement May Be Approaching Following WWE tokyo Supershow
Shinsuke Nakamura has sparked speculation about his future in professional wrestling after a deeply emotional WWE Supershow event in Tokyo on october 18, 2025. Following a tag team victory with CM Punk over Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at Sumo Hall, Nakamura posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) that many fans are interpreting as a potential farewell.
The post referenced recent goodbyes from fellow stars AJ Styles and John Cena,acknowledging the impact of wrestling in Japan. “What a special place Japan is. Especially for those of us who wrestle,” Nakamura wrote. “As AJ said,it’s a place worthy of giving everything you’ve got. Of course, that’s true anywhere in the world… but there’s something sacred here.”
nakamura continued, expressing a sense of reflection on his own career. “He did too – John Cena, AJ – they’ve all chosen to step away from the ring. It reminds me that my own time might not be far off,” he admitted. “But I still have things I must do. I’m still struggling, still fighting, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. All I can do is live this day with everything I have. Thank you. If only… one more time…”
During the post-match celebration, CM Punk honored the fans, Terry Funk, and Nakamura himself. Nakamura’s subsequent social media post has left the wrestling community contemplating whether “one more time” hints at a planned final match.
Fans are now discussing the possibility of Nakamura’s retirement and what they would like to see from the “King of Strong Style” before he potentially leaves the ring.
