In a rich example of the extraordinary depth of the WWE roster, Shinsuke Nakamura meets Roman Reigns at Tribute to the Troops.
“Tribute is an honor for me, especially as a foreigner from Japan,” Nakamura says. “Japan and [the] United States fought each other a long time ago, but it is wonderful to see the respect for all races and diversity. I am honored to pay my respect for everyone’s sacrifices.”
Nakamura is the reigning Intercontinental champion, while Reigns is the long-standing universal champ. More than that, this is a meeting of two stars from different parts of the world.