5 Opponent Options For Shinsuke Nakamura At Wrestlemania 41, Including Malakai Black

WrestleMania 41 is closing in and WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura still needs a dance partner for the April mega-event. The Japanese legend doesn’t have many ‘Manias left on his bump card so the company is likely to give him a notable matchup at the event. With all of that in mind, let’s look at five likely opponents for “The King of Strong Style” at WrestleMania 41.

Solo Sikoa

While it looks like Solo Sikoa may end up facing Jacob Fatu at ‘Mania as issues grow between them, WWE could pivot and hold off on the story by having Sikoa go after gold at the event. Chasing and winning a secondary title makes sense for the Bloodline leader and a match with Nakamura would surely deliver.

Malakai Black

With rumors that Aleister/Malakai Black is returning to WWE very soon, being a mystery opponent for Shinuske Nakamura at WrestleMania would be a fantastic way to reintroduce him to fans that did not watch him in AEW. The clash of their two dark and supernatural styles would offer some great visuals. But more than anything, the match itself would be absolute fire.

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Trick Williams

It seems like Trick Williams’ legendary run in NXT is coming to an end soon. Making his main roster debut at WrestleMania 41 is not out of the question, and it being a US title match against Nakamura would be a fun way to go. Williams is likely to get a very big push when he gets promoted and an immediate title win at ‘Mania feels like a classic WWE move.

Braun Strowman

One-time WWE Champ Braun Strowman does not have a clear path to WrestleMania 41. A feud with Nakamura on the road to the event would be a fun clash of styles. Can “The King of Strong Style” overcome the legitimate might of Strowman and hold on to his championship?

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Andrade

On a pure match level, a clash between Nakamura and Andrade would deliver a stellar bout at WrestleMania 41. If WWE wants to make more of Andrade’s return last year, they need to get him a big win and a title. Defeating the Japanese legend for his title at the biggest event of 2025 would surely check off those boxes.

Shinsuke Nakamura WrestleMania Prediction

There are many ways WWE can go with Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 41. But it would not be surprising if he ended up in a multi-participant match with two or three of the above-mentioned stars at April’s mega-event.