Shinsuke Nakamura To Make MSG Debut at “Raw” Live Event

Shinsuke Nakamura only recently debuted on the main roster, coming to the “Smackdown Live” brand following “WrestleMania 33” in early April.

According to a recent article by WrestlingInc, WWE is returning to Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 7 for a “Raw” Live Event, and Shinsuke Nakamura made the card, despite being a “Smackdown Live” superstar.

Nakamura is scheduled to work against nemesis Dolph Ziggler on the card. Meanwhile, recent “NXT” call-up Elias Samson was scheduled to make his MSG debut during that show, but was pulled alongside appearances from Goldust, Curt Hawkins, Bo Dallas, Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews, R-Truth, Rhyno, Heath Slater and Kalisto.

The new card for the event is as follows:

• Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns
• Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins
• Finn Balor vs. Karl Anderson with Luke Gallows
• The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose
• Austin Aries vs. Neville
• Cesaro & Sheamus vs. The Hardyz
• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler

It is unknown if these changes are due to a WWE Network special. However, Wrestling Rumors will keep you up to date on the status of the MCG show and Nakamura’s appearance.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler: WWE Backlash 2017 (WWE Network Exclusive)

Editor’s Note:

Any time there is a show held at Madison Square Garden, I get excited. They are arguably some of the biggest Live Events that WWE does. It is interesting that a bunch of superstars on the “Raw” roster were unfortunately removed, but I guess they wanted more high profile matches to attract a larger audience. We’ll surely see over time, anyway.

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