Bakusai Debuts On WWE SmackDown As Shinsuke Nakamura And Kyoki Pick Up Win

The blue brand welcomed a formidable new tandem on the September 4 episode of WWE SmackDown, as Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up with Kyoki to officially debut as Bakusai.

Competing live in Cleveland, Ohio, the newly formed Japanese powerhouse duo made an immediate statement in tag team division action by picking up a decisive victory over The Miz and Kit Wilson.

In-Ring Debut & Dramatic Finish

The match reached its climax as miscommunication and breakdown plagued the opposing team. The Miz attempted to set up his finishing maneuver, but the effort backfired when Nakamura intercepted and neutralized him.

With Miz removed from the equation, Wilson attempted to capitalize and roll up Kyoki. However, Kyoki countered the attempt, catching Wilson with a execution of his reverse stunner to secure the pinfall victory and keep Bakusai undefeated at 1-0.

Kyoki’s Decorated Pedigree & Post-Match Confrontation

While making his official main roster debut under the WWE banner, Kyoki enters the promotion as a globally decorated veteran. Wrestling previously as Hiromu Takahashi, he established himself as one of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s most celebrated junior heavyweight stars.

IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion: Multi-time holder of NJPW’s top division title.
Best of the Super Juniors: Four-time winner of the prestigious annual tournament.
Global Tenure: Extensive international competition across Mexico’s CMLL and Pro Wrestling NOAH before signing with WWE.

Bakusai’s celebration was cut short immediately following the final bell, as The MFTs hit the ring to confront Nakamura and Kyoki, signaling that WWE creative is moving the new team directly into a high-profile tag team feud.

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