5 Potential Storylines For SmackDown Live After WWE TLC 2018

#3. Shinsuke Nakamura demands competition

Shinsuke Nakamura needs more time with the US Title

Shinsuke Nakamura's US Title reign has been pretty lackluster so far and that right there is no secret. Nakamura, who won the US Title in July at Extreme Rules by beating Jeff Hardy, has rarely had the chance to defend his title on pay-per-views and is barely getting any TV time as well.

Nakamura has also not been a part of the PPVs and after missing out on a stacked TLC card, the only fair thing left for 'The Artist' to do is make his way out to the ring on Tuesday and make his intentions clear. Having Nakamura demand competition from the rest of the blue brand roster will not only help him elevate the US Title to the next level but will also give other superstars such as the likes Andrade 'Cien' Almas, R-Truth, The Miz, Harper, Rusev, Shelton Benjamin and even Karl Anderson a much-needed chance to shine.

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Imagine the outstanding matches Nakamura could put up with the aforementioned names!

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