Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura

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Shinsuke Nakamura made his New Japan Pro Wrestling debut in 2002 after training in the New Japan LA Dojo under founder Antonio Inoki.

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Brock Lesnar: “I figured going to Japan would be a great experience. I’d pick up some excellent coin, eat some fresh sushi, and deliver a great big ‘screw you’ to Vince McMahon.”

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In 2005, Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura entered into a bitter real-life rivalry over who would be Antonio Inoki’s next big star, and more importantly, the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

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What ensued lead to Lesnar refusing to drop the belt and holding it hostage for over a year at his home in America until an unexpected Olympic hero stepped in to save the day.

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