WATCH: Shinsuke Nakamura makes full WWE debut
Monday 22 May 2017 08:58, UK
After weeks of build-up, Shinsuke Nakamura finally made his in-ring debut at WWE Backlash.
As you can see in the video above, his enigmatic entrance electrified the rowdy Chicago crowd, who have been waiting for weeks to see the Japanese superstar in action.
Taking on Dolph Ziggler in at the Allstate Arena, Nakamura went out to prove he could live up to the hype.
The former two-time NXT Champion has become a cult hero in the world of pro-wrestling after years of success on the independent scene.
He won the prestigious IWGP Heavyweight Championship in Japan at just 23 and enjoyed battles with the likes of Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar while working around the world.
Nakamura was only on the NXT roster for about a year but quickly became fans' favourite due to epic run-ins with Finn Balor and Samoa Joe.
Ziggler is the first opponent of what could be a memorable spell on Smackdown.
Check out the results from the major matches at WWE Backlash HERE.
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