Hiroshi Tanahashi Calls Out Shinsuke Nakamura

IWGP Heavyweight Champ Hiroshi Tanahashi stated today that after he retains his title against Hiroyoshi Tenzan on 10/9 at Sumo Hall, he would challenge his former tag partner and generational rival Shinsuke Nakamura to face him for the title next. Tanahashi said that he wants to avenge his loss from last year to Nakamura and wants to show Nakamura how much he has grown himself since Nakamura left for the United States earlier this year. Tanahashi was asked if Nakamura would be his partner in the IWGP Tag League and he said absolutely not. Looks like we may be heading for Tanahashi/Nakamura II at the Tokyo Dome on 1/4/07.