On the Royal Rumble Kickoff show, Shinsuke Nakamura recaptured the United States Championship by defeating the Rusev. Tonight, two days after capturing the title, the King of Strong Style will have to defend it on SmackDown Live.
The WWE revealed on their website today that Nakamura will put his title on the line against the man who lost his spot in the Royal Rumble, R-Truth. After being cheated out of his opportunity by Nia Jax, Truth hopes to move on with a huge upset over the champ tonight.
Other bullet points the WWE will focus on tonight are:
- The fallout from Becky Lynch’s WrestleMania announcement
- Shane McMahon & The Miz to throw Championship celebration
- Daniel Bryan vows to “change the climate of WWE” forever
- Who is ready for Asuka?
- Where do Lana and Rusev go from here?
