Hiroshi Tanahashi is wrapping up his legendary wrestling career and many people would like to see him do something with Shinsuke Nakamura. WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura spoke with ...

Tanahashi’s second G1 title came in 2015, defeating fellow Musketeer Shinsuke Nakamura in a grueling 32-minute encounter. Ace’s G1 Climax hat-trick came at the expense of Kota Ibushi in 2018 ...

Much of the speculation surrounding Nakamura's supposed departure was that it could allow him to return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling and take part in former rival Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement run.

Tanahashi also beat three former/future champions in each of his successful G1 finals – Nagata (2007), Shinsuke Nakamura (2015), and Ibushi (2018).