7 New WWE Directions After Hell In A Cell 2017

2. Shinsuke Nakamura Going Back To The Mid Card

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If WWE don't book that AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura program they teased at Money in the Bank soon, then there's a chance Shinsuke will be damaged forever in the promotion. After the thrill of his win over John Cena, Nakamura has had anaemic back-to-back title matches against Jinder Mahal on pay-per-view.

The Japanese star doesn't have a leg to stand on in storyline terms following Hell In A Cell. He was beaten soundly by Jinder and isn't due another shot at the WWE Title. What does this mean for the guy who is regarded worldwide as one of wrestling's best? It means he's currently heading back to the SmackDown mid card pack.

The main reason Baron Corbin vs. Randy Orton for the US Title was suggested earlier is because it'd be horrible to see Nakamura resume his feud with Corbin now. That's one of the only alternatives, and it's not a good one.

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