Backstage News on Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE Return – As noted, Shinsuke Nakamura made his long-awaited return to WWE television during this week’s episode of SmackDown. The former Intercontinental Champion, who had been absent from televised matches since April, immediately made an impact by attacking LA Knight, setting the stage for what could be an intense rivalry.
Nakamura’s last televised match occurred on April 22, where he faced Sheamus on WWE RAW. Since then, he has been primarily featured in dark matches and house shows, including WWE’s European tour in late August before Bash in Berlin. Reports indicate that Nakamura had been sidelined due to a lack of creative direction, with WWE keeping him off television until they had a solid plan in place.
On SmackDown, LA Knight defended his WWE United States Championship in an open challenge against Humberto. After securing a decisive victory, Knight’s celebration was cut short when Nakamura launched a surprise post-match assault, sending a clear message to the reigning champion.
According to Fightful Select, Shinsuke Nakamura’s return to WWE television on SmackDown had been in the works for several weeks. Despite the long-term planning, Nakamura’s involvement was handled with a degree of secrecy. He was notably absent from WWE’s internal rundowns for the show, suggesting efforts to keep his return under wraps. However, his role was included in the final script, which saw him execute a post-match attack on LA Knight, who had just successfully defended the WWE United States Championship against Humberto.
As of now, WWE has not revealed when Nakamura will officially challenge Knight for the United States Title. This leaves fans speculating about the timing and build of a potential feud between the two. Nakamura’s calculated return and immediate attack on Knight suggest that a title match could be on the horizon, but WWE has yet to confirm any concrete plans.
This storyline could provide a fresh angle for both competitors, with Nakamura aiming to reestablish himself as a top contender after months of inactivity and Knight continuing his reign as one of WWE’s most popular stars.
Backstage News on Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE Return
