While Elimination Chamber gave fans the returns of Jade Cargill and Randy Orton and the turn of John Cena, SmackDown offered fans their own shocking moment. After weeks chasing Shinsuke Nakamura, the Knight recovered the United States championship by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event.
The change of title follows a series of modifications, including Io Sky beating Rhea Ripley in Raw and Shawn Spears defeating Tony D'Angelo in the last episode of NXT. The megaestrella joins the ranks of the stars that have won titles on multiple occasions. It is likely that Knight has recovered the title of the United States for the following four reasons.
#4. SmackDown adds another shocking moment before Wrestlemania 41
Most WWE's stories have been quite safe, with some surprise here and there. Jacob Fatu had a greatly successful and revolutionary debut last summer.
With two additional title changes this last week, a championship has changed hands in each of the WWE programs. Wrestlemania 41 is still more than a month, so bookers must keep interested fans instead of slowly advancing in Raw and SmackDown.
Three changes in a week show that WWE is at least rethinking some title programs and testing new things instead of using the same formula for each show.
#3. The Knight is still popular and one of the best in WWE promos
Together with Cody Rhodes, the Knight is one of the main Faces in SmackDown. He faced Roman Reigns when he had WWE's undisputed championship and aligned with a then Face Cena against The Bloodline.
Triple H gave a joy to the fans of the megaestrella in Summerslam when he defeated Logan Paul for the US title. The casts were fluctuating while Wargames consumed significant time both in Raw and SmackDown.
Through all that, Knight stood out in each promo and segment. He also acted as a provisional opponent for only Sikoa and his faction since Roman Reigns disappeared for months. Knight is still popular and can lead any of the brands.
#2. Can lead to decisive fight with greater bets in Wrestlemania 41
As things are currently in SmackDown, Nakamura and Knight each have a victory over the other. Nakamura won the title in November, and the Megaestrella recovered it a month before Wrestlemania 41.
The billboard for the immortal showcase is beginning to take shape, so each movement around a title must be carefully planned. Knight is one of the best in promos and has the public on his side.
You can sell any fief against any opponent. Since each star has a victory, bookers can create a high -betting fight for Wrestlemania 41, such as a cage fight, a street fight or other special contest.
#1. WWE was bad again to Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE officers have difficulty focusing significant attention in the Japanese sensation Shinsuke Nakamura. It is a truly unique star with a charisma that few current fighters possess.
That seems to be a problem for bookers trying to renew the king of “Strong Style.” He has won half category titles, but was lost in the mixture.
Fans could forget that he is three times US champion and twice intercontinental champion because his reigns have been poorly handled. Opting to return the title to Knight is another admission that the officers did not know what to do with Nakamura despite a new and darker new personality.
