Shinsuke Nakamura, the Japanese sensation in NJPW, had signed for WWE in 2015, raising expectations of the avid wrestling fans. Being in the company for half of a decade, Nakamura has been a significant name, but he is yet to reach the top of the ladder. In fact, his push has waned in the last two years, and he has been stuck in the mid-card for a while.
With several wrestlers leaving WWE after the arrival of AEW as well as substandard booking, the fans have been speculating if The King of Strong style might part away from WWE. Let's talk about five reasons why Shinsuke Nakamura should leave WWE, and five reasons why he should decide to stay.
10 Should Leave: Irrelevant Title Reigns

Staying in the mid-card for a while, Nakamura managed to win three titles. He had won the United States Championship twice, and the Intercontinental Championship once. Even though he had three title reigns, none of those title runs were impressive.
Nakamura's last Intercontinental Title reign lasted 201 days, which was ended by Braun Strowman last week. However, it was a forgettable run for the fans because he wasn't a fighting champion, defending the title just twice in seven months. WWE certainly doesn't have a major plan for him and it would be great for him to leave the company.
9 Should Stay: Has Been An Incredible Heel

Nakamura was primarily a babyface when he was part of NXT. Nevertheless, the scenario altered a couple of months after his arrival on the main roster, and he turned heel by attacking AJ Styles at WrestleMania 34.
Although Nakamura has not been booked as a top star of the company, he has been a spectacular heel, generating nuclear heat from the WWE Universe. It's safe to say that Nakamura is currently one of the best bad guys of SmackDown. With that in mind, Nakamura could thrive more in the future as a heel if he stays in WWE.
8 Should Leave: WWE Doesn't Allow Nakamura To Show His Full Potential In The Ring

When Nakamura got signed by WWE, he was at the peak of his career in Japan, producing extraordinary matches every single week. Bringing in his MMA background to the ring, he developed a puroresu style of wrestling.
Even though Nakamura was allowed to do the same in NXT, WWE doesn't let him show his full potential as a strong style wrestler on the main roster. Upon his arrival on the main roster, Nakamura's nickname also changed from The King of Strong Style to The Artist. As he doesn't get the chance of showing his full potential in the ring, it should be a better option to leave the company.
7 Should Stay: Lengthy Title Reigns

As mentioned above, Nakamura's three title reigns were not memorable to establish his name in WWE. Nevertheless, whenever he held a title in WWE, he had stayed champion for a long time, making him a tough champion to dethrone.
Nakamura won his first US Championship in 2018, winning his first belt on the main roster. His first title run lasted 156 days, which was certainly a lengthy period. Before getting dethroned by Braun Strowman, Nakamura also held the Intercontinental Champion for 201 days, making it one of the longest title reigns in recent years.
6 Should Leave: No Striking Difference After Teaming Up With Sami Zayn

Being a Japanese, Nakamura faces a language barrier in WWE, which makes it difficult to deliver promos. Although Nakamura is a charismatic Superstar, his limited ability to speak English held him back in his early days on the main roster.
To connect with the fans, WWE has appointed Sami Zayn, a former NXT Champion, as his manager. Despite getting him as a mouthpiece, Zayn is yet to make any notable difference in Nakamura's character. Though Zayn has helped Nakamura to win a couple of matches, the former can't be compared with a top manager in WWE.
5 Should Stay: Received Hugh Push In The Early Part Of His Main Roster Career

Nakamura made his main roster debut in 2017 when he started receiving push right after arriving on the main roster. For the first couple of months on SmackDown, Nakamura chased the WWE Championship, failing to grab the title. He won the men's Royal Rumble match in 2018 and headlined WrestleMania 34 against AJ Styles.
Since challenging the WWE Championship, he hasn't challenged any world title yet. Knowing how he was pushed in the initial stage of his main roster career, he might receive another big push in the future.
4 Should Leave: Nakamura Could End His Career On A High Note Outside WWE

Nakamura is a thirty-nine-year-old man, who is a veteran in the ring. With the arrival of AEW, wrestlers have a great alternative now and have a scope of earning big money outside WWE. With that being said, he could do well and end his career on a high note outside WWE.
Nakamura could go back to Japan, where he could end his career on a high note. On the other hand, Nakamura could also become a huge asset for AEW, and the wrestling style in AEW should be more suitable for the former Intercontinental Champion.
3 Should Stay: A Huge Japanese Draw

Japan is one of the biggest markets for WWE, considering the popularity of pro-wrestling in the island country. As a result, a number of wrestlers from Japan have wrestled in WWE, making them colossal draws and helping WWE to create more fanbase in the county.
Being a legendary name in Japan and a three-time IWGP Champion, it's safe to say that Nakamura is a massive draw from Japan. If Nakamura stays in WWE and wins a world title in the future, it will only help WWE to create for fans in the country.
2 Should Leave: The Age Factor

Considering the age of Nakamura, it would be a wise decision for him to leave WWE. At the age of thirty-nine, he doesn't have many years left in his career. WWE, on the other hand, is trying to build new stars to take the company to a new height.
As Nakamura hasn't received a push in the past couple of years, WWE probably doesn't have big plans for his anymore. With several young and talented names graduating from NXT every year, WWE will be interested to build new stars for the long-term benefits.
1 Should Stay: An Opportunity Of Going Back To NXT

NXT, the developmental brand of WWE, moved to USA Network last year, taking it to a new standard. Signing for WWE in 2015, Nakamura spent two years on NXT, winning the NXT Title twice, and he was one of the popular names of the black and yellow brand.
To rejuvenate himself, Nakamura could go back to NXT again, similar to how Finn Balor has done it. Given his previous incredible run on NXT, he could not only make himself relevant again but also win the gold for a record third time.
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