Shinsuke Nakamura Wins United States Title at WWE Survivor Series – In a surprising turn of events, Shinsuke Nakamura captured the WWE United States Championship at Survivor Series: WarGames, dethroning LA Knight. This victory marks Nakamura’s third reign as United States Champion.
The match featured an intense back-and-forth, with Nakamura ultimately gaining the upper hand. As the action spilled to the steel platform between the two-ring setup, Nakamura escaped a suplex attempt by raking Knight’s eyes. He followed up with a devastating reverse DDT on the steel. Back in the ring, Nakamura sealed the victory by delivering a Kinshasa to the back of Knight’s head, securing the pinfall.
LA Knight’s reign as champion lasted 119 days, beginning with his victory over Logan Paul at SummerSlam. During his tenure, Knight successfully defended the title seven times, solidifying himself as a fighting champion before his loss to Nakamura.
Following his recent return, Nakamura’s victory not only ends Knight’s impressive run but also repositions him as a key figure in the WWE midcard scene. It will be interesting to see how this reign unfolds and what challenges lie ahead for both Nakamura and the former champion, LA Knight.
Here is a quick recap of the match:
Nakamura misses a kick. Knight teases a crane position. They lock up and Nakamura backs Knight into the corner and he chops Knight on the break. Nakamura with knees and a snap mare followed by a kick to the back. Nakamura with an Irish whip but Knight with a clothesline out of the corner. Knight punches Nakamura. Knight with a suplex and an elbow drop for a near fall. Knight with kicks in the corner. Knight sends Nakamura into the ringside barrier. Nakamura with knees and he sends Knight into the ringside barrier a few times. Knight slams Nakamura’s head into the apron many times. Nakamura runs into a boot and Knight drops Nakamura on the top rope. Knight with an elbow drop to the back off the turnbuckles. Nakamura avoids a slam and he runs Knight into the corner. Nakamura with a back elbow and a baseball slide for a near fall. Nakamura with a forearm in the corner.
Nakamura puts Knight on the turnbuckles and he sets for the running knee and he connects. Knight falls to the floor. Nakamura kicks Knight in the ribs and chest. Knight with a hot shot and both men are down. Knight with a DDT for a near fall. Knight avoids a round kick and he hits a Burning Hammer for a near fall. Nakamura runs Knight into the turnbuckles but Nakamura runs into a back elbow. Knight puts Nakamura on the turnbuckles. Knight goes up and Nakamura with an elbow and chop to send Knight to the mat. Knight leaps to the turnbuckles and Nakamura avoids him and crotches Knight. Nakamura sets for a reverse superplex but Knight with elbows.
Nakamura with a kick to the back of the head. Nakamura with a reverse superplex for a near fall. Nakamura sets for Kinshasa but Knight moves and Knight with a choke slam. Knight goes to the turnbuckles for a double jump elbow drop and he hits it. Knight sets for the BFT but Nakamura falls between the two rings. Nakamura punches Knight and he goes for a souplex but Knight blocks it. Nakamura blocks it and he rakes the eyes. Nakamura with a reverse DDT onto the plate between the rings. Nakamura with Kinshasa for the three count in just nine minutes.
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Shinsuke Nakamura Wins United States Title at WWE Survivor Series
