WWE SmackDown: 3 big backstage rumors that could have a major impact on tonight's show (6th December)

#2 Braun Strowman to start a program with Shinsuke Nakamura?

The 'Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman has been languishing on the SmackDown roster ever since his loss to Tyson Fury at Crown Jewel. Though he was a part of Team SmackDown at Survivor Series, the former Tag Team Champion has not been able to make a major impact as of late.

In some good news for the giant, The Observer has reported that Strowman could be challenging Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental Championship at TLC.

Here is the rumored card for TLC as per WON:

Rusev vs. Bobby Lashley
Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin (Stipulation match)
Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane (WWE Women's Tag Team titles match)
The Viking Raiders vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (RAW Tag Team titles match)
The New Day vs. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler (SmackDown Tag Team titles match)
Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles
Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
Braun Strowman vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Intercontinental title match)
Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy

Which matches are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments!

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