5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (December 4th 2018)

#3 What's next for the founder of Nak-America?

Nakamura assaulted the Bulgarian Brute last week on SmackDown Live.

Last week on SmackDown Live, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura ambushed his opponent Rusev before their match, toppling the Bulgarian Brute.

Showing a sadistic side few fans have seen before, Nakamura made it clear that he has no intention of losing the star-spangled strap any time soon.

The Bulgarian Brute is not one who is used to being ambushed, and no-doubt will be hungry to get some revenge on tonight's program.

Already a two-time former United States Champion, Rusev came up short against Nakamura at Crown Jewel, though last week's attack will have lit a fire inside the Bulgarian.

Perhaps a title match at TLC is in order, as these two would definitely bring their A-Game to the final pay per view of 2018.

Expect fists to fly on tonight's SmackDown Live.