4 Potential finishes to LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura at Survivor Series: WarGames
LA Knight will face a unique challenge at Survivor Series: WarGames. He will defend his United States Championship against the cunning Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura, a master at manipulation and psychological warfare, has gained a strong mental advantage heading into Vancouver. The Artist has blindsided the champion twice, each after a successful title defense.
On SmackDown, the Japanese sensation defeated Andrade to build more momentum. Hence, Knight shouldn't take Nakamura easily since this could be a competitive fight.
On that note, let's look at four potential finishes to Knight vs. Nakamura at Survivor Series: WarGames.
#4. LA Knight could win via disqualification as Shinsuke Nakamura might throw green mist in the champion's eyes
As mentioned, The Artist has played mind games heading into his US Title clash with Knight. Shinsuke Nakamura also sprayed green mist into Knight's eyes on SmackDown to fend off a post-match assault.
Hence, the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble winner is willing to cross all boundaries. If WWE wants to extend this feud for another few weeks, Triple H may be tempted to book an inconclusive disqualification finish at Survivor Series: WarGames.
The Megastar may be setting up the BFT to secure the win, but The Artist could evade and spray green mist in the champion's eyes, leading to a cheap disqualification finish.
#3. The match gets called off before it begins?
LA Knight is one of the top babyfaces on SmackDown, and Shinsuke Nakamura just returned with an invigorated character that could revive his career. It may be too soon for Nakamura to lose.
Hence, Triple H has backed himself into a corner as he needs to protect both stars. Therefore, Hunter could turn the US Championship match at Survivor Series: WarGames into a massive pre-match brawl, eventually resulting in Nick Aldis canceling the bout.
There is also precedent for a similar finish as Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton was called off before the bell rang at WWE Crown Jewel.
#2. LA Knight could have a clean pinfall win
Compared to Logan Paul, LA Knight has been a better champion. He regularly defends the US Title and puts on great matches. Considering the success of his reign, WWE could extend it until WrestleMania 41.
In that case, Shinsuke Nakamura is a placeholder challenger as the company grooms a younger star to dethrone the Megastar. The Artist could take Knight to the limit at Survivor Series, but the champion's determination could lead him to a massive win.
This is one of the most likely outcomes, as Nakamura's record in big matches decreases his likelihood of winning the title.
#1. Shinsuke Nakamura could dethrone LA Knight
Alternatively, Triple H could also be looking to insert LA Knight into the main event scene, which could mean that the Megastar would have to drop the US Championship sooner rather than later.
On the contrary, Shinsuke Nakamura is in a "now or never" situation. If The Artist could win the US Championship, he could begin a late-career renaissance much like Sheamus did a few years ago.
Nakamura's upset title win would allow Knight to enter the main event scene and revive his career by giving him a new purpose.
