Shinsuke Nakamura opens up on the time he was Daniel Bryan's roommate

Japanese stars have traditionally struggled to make it in WWE, but a new wave of world-class wrestlers from Japan have become fan favorites and are poised to take over the main roster in the coming year. Kota Ibushi and Akira Tozawa are two of the top-promoted wrestlers in the ongoing Cruiserweight Classic, and Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka have become two of the biggest stars on the NXT roster. 

Nakamura joined Chris Jericho's 'Talk Is Jericho' podcast and discussed his transition from New Japan Pro Wrestling to WWE. 

On being recruited by WWE:

On the difference between Nakamura's arrival and the Japanese stars of the past:

On his experience in the United States in the early 2000s:    

On meeting Vince McMahon: