Shinsuke Nakamura Makes WWE SmackDown Debut Tonight (Photos, Videos)

Former WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura made his main roster debut on tonight’s post-WrestleMania 33 edition of WWE SmackDown from Orlando. Nakamura is now a member of the blue brand.

During a segment that saw The Miz and Maryse dressed as John Cena and Nikki Bella, a violinist appeared on the ramp and interrupted Miz. That led to Nakamura making his entrance to a big pop. Nakamura entered the ring as fans chanted his name for more than a minute but there was no contact or interaction with The Miz. Nakamura simply took in the moment before his music started back up. The announcers put Nakamura over before sending us to a break.

It was announced to the live crowd that Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler will be tonight’s dark main event. Stay tuned for updates from that match.

Below are a few shots from Nakamura’s debut:

#SDLive… it's time for you to meet The #KingOfStrongStyle, @ShinsukeN! #SDLiveAfterMania pic.twitter.com/9iRmAkX2At

— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017

Orlando is on its feet as #SDLive gets a first glimpse at former #NXTChampion, The #KingOfStrongStyle @ShinsukeN! #SDLiveAfterMania pic.twitter.com/C1AZLhUXyv

— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017

Leave it to @ShinsukeN to have an entrance fit for a king… a king of STRONG STYLE, that is! #SDLive #KingOfStrongStyle pic.twitter.com/HtXLRrJOdi

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 5, 2017

YeaOh!!!! The energy is ELECTRIC as The #KingOfStrongStyle @ShinsukeN makes his #SDLive DEBUT! #SDLiveAfterMania pic.twitter.com/CYEZ4z3UsR

— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2017

Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc. Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here.

WWE Considering Big Turn, Must See New Maryse & Noelle Foley, Triple H Ready to Push Former Star on RAW, WrestleMania 33 Main Events, WWE Star Gets Backstage Heat, New GIFs & Galleries, More