The new NXT general manager William Regal is out to the ring. He puts NXT over as the place to be for in-ring competition, and calls Kenta the biggest international signing in the history of WWE. They roll footage of Hulk Hogan at the contract signing in Japan, with comments from tons of WWE Superstars.
Kenta comes down with a sick entrance theme, tron graphic and a big pop from the fans. He says “thank you N-X-T” and then cuts a promo in Japanese. He then says, in English, that it is a dream come true to be a part of the WWE and NXT. He says he is starting his career over as a tribute to one of his heroes, and from this point forward he will be known as Hideo Itami. The Ascension comes out and beats down Kenta, throwing him from the ring. Viktor says they’re in a bad mood and demands a rematch, but Hideo gets back in the ring and takes off his suit and tie. He dropkicks Viktor and gives Konnor some right hands until the former champs bail from the ring. He gets a steel chair, sits down in the ring and mocks them as the crowd gives him a huge “KENTA” chant.
