Shinsuke Nakamura is a champion.
Sami Zayn is a stage five clinger, a hanger-on.
He found himself in a rut, on a losing streak and instead of digging himself out,
he lashed on to someone else.
He's a spokesperson because he couldn't hack it in a WWE ring.
[APPLAUSE] He's riding Shinsuke's coattails
because he just couldn't do it himself.
Now, Shinsuke Nakamura is the king of strong style,
he is the Intercontinental Champion, but
if he thinks that he needs Sami Zayn's help, then he's got a problem.
And if he thinks that attacking me is his ticket to success,
then he's got an even bigger problem.
Understand that I made the Intercontinental Champion
the most prestigious and relevant title in all the WWE.
[APPLAUSE] I took it all to the main event!
[APPLAUSE] And I can do it again.
That's why right now, right here I challenge Shinsuke Nakamura for
the Intercontinental Championship, for my championship at Clash of Champions.
>> Clearly, you still don't understand the dynamic between
Shinsuke Nakamura and myself.
And you know what, it's fine.
You could say whatever you want about me, but I am a liberator.
>> Yeah baby.
>> I have liberated Shinsuke Nakamura and now thanks to me he is
feeling more free and stronger and better than he has in years.
But I'll tell you what I find laughable, Miz.
[LAUGH] I think it's hilarious that you continue
to talk about the Intercontinental Championship as if it's yours.
You keep associating yourself with that title, but I've got news for
you, and each and every single one of you,
Shinsuke Nakamura is your Intercontinental Champion.
Shinsuke Nakamura is the king of strong style and you Miz, you,
if anything Miz, you are the king of soft style.
And you know what?
I don't expect someone as self-obsessed as you
to understand someone as kind and as selfless as me.
You don't understand it.
You don't respect it.
That's fine, but
I think it's about time that maybe you had a little respect beaten into you.
>> So, Sami Zayn, why don't you step in the ring and beat some respect into me.
>> We don't just do things on your time to try to please these idiots whenever.
That's not how it works around here.
>> Then why don't I come out there and beat some respect into you.
[APPLAUSE] >> That would be option number two.
>> Hey. >> This is uncalled for.
>> You better calm down right now.
Hey, you're gonna make a mistake.
You understand?
Hey, you're getting yourself into something you're not ready for.
Where you at now, tough guy?
Come on, tough guy!
[LAUGH] Baby!
Come on!
My God, that was beautiful!
My god, cave in his chest, look at that!
Look at the artistry of Shinsuke Nakamura!
Hey, Mr. Hollywood, come here, come here.
Come here, Mr. Hollywood.
Hey, Shin, zoom in, would you?
Give this man his close-up, come on!
Give him what he needs!
[LAUGH]
Kinshasa!