5 best opponents for Cody Rhodes if he made a WWE return 

#3 Shinsuke Nakamura

The Artist...Shinsuke Nakamura.

Shinsuke Nakamura was always one of those top-level international stars that you wanted to one day see in a WWE ring, but for whatever reason, you just knew it was nearly impossible to pry him away from the grips of Japanese wrestling. However, in early 2016, rumors started to fly and before we knew it, photos began to emerge which showed Nakamura standing with Triple H in front of a WWE logo. Yes, the unthinkable had happened...WWE had signed the mega-star.

After signing with the company, there were still those who doubted Nakamura. Many cited the strong language barrier as a potential hindrance, but those concerns were quickly laid to rest once WWE officials and fans alike witnessed first-hand just how good he was and how well he had transitioned into doing things "the WWE way." Maybe one day we can get that elusive dream match between Cody and Nakamura. Hopefully, the script finds a way to bring Cody home so we can see this one in the friendly confines of a WWE ring...stranger things have occurred!