Shinsuke Nakamura made a surprise return to WWE television on this week’s episode of SmackDown. The show featured LA Knight successfully defending his WWE United States Championship against Humberto. However, the celebration was short-lived as Nakamura ambushed Knight from behind, making a bold statement upon his return.
While WWE has not officially announced when Nakamura will challenge Knight for the US Title, his actions suggest a brewing rivalry.
Nakamura has been absent from WWE television since April 22, when he faced Sheamus on Raw. Since then, he has only participated in dark matches and house shows, including appearances on the European tour in August ahead of Bash in Berlin. Reports indicate that WWE had no creative plans for Nakamura during this hiatus, leaving him off television for an extended period.
Fans can also look forward to Nakamura’s international appearance in January 2025, when he is scheduled to face Ulka Sasaki.
