Reason Why Shinsuke Nakamura Won the WWE United States Title at Survivor Series

Shinsuke Nakamura’s victory over LA Knight at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 wasn’t just a highlight for WWE—it was part of a larger plan connected to his upcoming match in Pro Wrestling NOAH. According to Dave Meltzer in his Wrestling Observer Daily Update, Nakamura’s title win had international implications.

“Shinsuke Nakamura’s U.S. title win was pushed big in NOAH because Nakamura vs. Ulka Sasaki will be on the NOAH 1/1 show at Budokan Hall,” Meltzer reported. The match is set to be a key feature of NOAH’s New Year’s event, with the main event featuring Kaito Kiyomiya defending the GHC title against Ozawa.

The decision to have Nakamura dethrone LA Knight after 119 days as U.S. Champion was tied to showcasing Nakamura’s status ahead of his high-profile NOAH match. Winning the U.S. Title at Survivor Series added even more star power to his name, elevating the stakes for his Budokan Hall showdown.

LA Knight, who captured the title at SummerSlam 2024 by ending Logan Paul’s reign, had been on a hot streak, remaining undefeated since July. His rivalry with Nakamura escalated after the latter’s surprise return and repeated attacks in November, setting the stage for their intense Survivor Series clash. Nakamura’s decisive Kinshasa on the steel between the WarGames rings sealed the deal for his third U.S. Title reign.

The crossover implications of Nakamura’s title win demonstrate WWE’s willingness to align with international promotions to elevate its stars and generate global intrigue. Fans now eagerly await Nakamura’s next move as the U.S. Champion takes center stage in Japan.

What do you think of Shinsuke Nakamura’s title win being linked to his NOAH appearance? Does this add value to the U.S. Title, or does it take away from WWE’s storylines? Share your thoughts below!