Survivor Series 2021: 5 potential finishes for Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest

Survivor Series 2021 will feature a classic bout this Sunday as one of SmackDown's finest, Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura goes head-to-head against one of the fastest rising superstars on RAW, United States Champion Damian Priest.

This Champion vs. Champion match will hold immense importance for both superstars as they look to cement their respective brands as number one in WWE.

The Artist has recently been in a feud with Happy Corbin on the Blue Brand, who is the number one contender for Nakamura's IC title.

The Archer of Infamy, on the other hand, has shown a more destructive side of late, annihilating former Retribution member T-BAR on two consecutive episodes of RAW. Priest also has his hands full with his latest challenger Apollo Crews waiting in the wings.

The Survivor Series contest between RAW and SmackDown's respective mid-card champions will be an epic first as both will look to outdo the other with their amazing arsenal and unparalleled competitive spirit. With that in mind, let's take a look at five potential finishes for Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest:

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#5 Damian Priest destroys Shinsuke Nakamura with The Reckoning at Survivor Series

The Reckoning is one of the most lethal finishing moves in WWE.

Damian Priest has used this maneuver with great effect to conquer numerous opponents during his time at NXT and recently on RAW in legends like Sheamus and Jeff Hardy.

If The Archer of Infamy is able to hit his finisher on Shinsuke Nakamura, it will certainly spell curtains for the Intercontinental Champion, giving the reigning United States Champion a well-deserved win at Survivor Series.

One also won't be surprised if Priest unleashes his vicious side on Nakamura after the contest, as seen on RAW in the recent past.

#4 Kinshasa seals the deal for Nakamura at Survivor Series

Shinsuke Nakamura will rely on the biggest weapon in his arsenal, Kinshasa, to prevail at Survivor Series.

The Artist has been successful in laying plenty of opponents to rest with his devastating jaw-breaking finisher and will surely look to add Damian Priest's name next on the list.

The win will not only be special for the Intercontinental Champion but also the SmackDown roster as a whole, giving them the perfect way to show their superiority over the Red Brand.

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#3 Rick Boogs helps Nakamura emerge victorious at Survivor Series

Apart from being Shinsuke Nakamura's ring announcer, Rick Boogs has also been an able tag team partner to The King of Strong Style.

Together, Nakamura and Boogs have competed in bouts against Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss, as well as the team of Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez, and most recently against Los Lotharios. He has also impressed in singles competition with a crucial win over an established veteran in Dolph Ziggler.

Boogs can intervene in this contest either by distracting the referee or by nailing Priest with a huge Pumphandle Slam away from the in-ring official's sight, thereby helping Shinsuke pick up the win for the Blue Brand.

#2 Apollo Crews interferes and costs Damian Priest the victory at Survivor Series

Apollo Crews is the latest challenger to Damian Priest's United States Championship and could look to make a statement at Survivor Series.

The former Intercontinental Champion challenged The Archer of Infamy on the November 1 episode of RAW. He, along with Commander Azeez, could interfere in this match - with the referee either distracted or incapacitated - and brutally assault Priest to further stake his claim for the title opportunity.

As a result of the brutal assault, The Archer of Infamy would be deemed unable to compete, giving Nakamura the victory. This could lead to a major feud between Crews and Priest in the coming weeks on RAW.

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#1 Happy Corbin lays Nakamura to waste, giving Priest the win

Happy Corbin is not only the number one contender for Nakamura's Intercontinental Title, but he is also a part of the SmackDown Men's Survivor Series Team.

The rivalry between Corbin and Nakamura has been well-documented in the past when the latter beat the former in a 'Battle for the Crown' match earlier this year. In their most recent singles contest, however, the result was the exact opposite.

Without the referee's eye on him at Survivor Series, Corbin could cost Nakamura the match against Priest with a devastating End of Days. This could also serve as a reminder to put the reigning IC Champion on notice for his title.