5 Things WWE subtly told us on SmackDown: Unexpected change in Hell in a Cell main event, Controversial Title change to happen soon?

#3 Shinsuke Nakamura vs King Corbin escalates on SmackDown, but what does it mean?

Shinsuke Nakamura has a new ally

King Corbin was an unhappy man when came out on SmackDown. Last week, Shinsuke Nakamura stole his crown and put it on himself. While he isn't officially King Nakamura yet, we expect him to be soon.

"Tonight, I'm going to PUNISH @ShinsukeN." 👑#SmackDown @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/MpeXVm1EIw

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2021

What was interesting this week on SmackDown was the debut of Rik Bugez. He's been in NXT and has been on a WWE contract for a while, but this seemed to be a formal main roster debut.

He introduced the "true" King of SmackDown, Shinsuke Nakamura, and put on a great rendition of his theme song via his electric guitar.

.@rikbugez is here to SHRED with the King of Strong Style! 👑🎸🤘#SmackDown @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/RHYl1NaXJd

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2021

Either way, it was cool enough to make Pat McAfee and Michael Cole jam on the commentary table and play air guitar while they were on duty. Nakamura and Corbin had a good match on SmackDown, with a bit of an underwhelming finish.

The King of Strong Style @ShinsukeN picks up a win over @BaronCorbinWWE thanks to an assist by @rikbugez! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dKbbkCE6ij

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 22, 2021

A gimmick change seems to be in order, and we wonder why WWE always presents Nakamura as slightly inferior to Corbin. Even this week on SmackDown, Nakamura's win was a lucky roll-up.