Shinsuke Nakamura’s victory over LA Knight at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 wasn’t just a major WWE moment — it had significant international implications tied to his upcoming appearance in Pro Wrestling NOAH.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Nakamura’s United States Championship win was designed to boost his profile ahead of a marquee match at NOAH’s New Year’s event in Budokan Hall:
“Shinsuke Nakamura’s U.S. Title win was pushed big in NOAH because Nakamura vs. Ulka Sasaki will be on the NOAH 1/1 show at Budokan Hall.”
At the event, Nakamura’s match will be featured alongside Kaito Kiyomiya defending the GHC Title against Ozawa in the main event.
Nakamura ended LA Knight’s 119-day reign as the United States Champion in a dramatic clash. Knight, who won the title at SummerSlam 2024 by dethroning Logan Paul, had been undefeated since July.
The feud between Knight and Nakamura intensified after Nakamura’s surprise return in November, culminating in their heated Survivor Series match. Nakamura sealed his victory with a Kinshasa to the back of Knight’s head, right after he slammed Knight on the steel part between both the rings.
WWE’s decision to crown Nakamura as champion ahead of his high-profile NOAH match highlights the promotion’s strategy of leveraging international collaborations to enhance star power and global intrigue.
With his U.S. Title in hand, Nakamura now enters the Budokan Hall showdown with heightened stakes, leaving fans eager to see his next move on the global wrestling stage.
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