Shinsuke Nakamura promised to take everything from LA Knight, and at Survivor Series, he did just that—delivering a Kinshasa that left the former United States Champion seeing stars and relinquishing his gold.
The Match: Knight’s Rough Night
From the opening bell, it was clear LA Knight wasn’t having his best day at the office. Shinsuke Nakamura, the King of Strong Style, methodically dismantled the champion with the precision of a surgeon who moonlights as a battering ram. Knight couldn’t muster any meaningful offense in the early goings, leaving the Vancouver crowd stunned.
A glimmer of hope arrived late in the match when Knight landed an inverted Burning Hammer, earning a near fall that had fans on the edge of their seats. But that fleeting moment of momentum was snuffed out quicker than a birthday candle at a disaster preparedness drill.
The Steel Floor Seals the Deal
The turning point came when the fight spilled outside the ring. Nakamura delivered a Belly-to-Back suplex onto the unforgiving steel flooring, targeting Knight’s neck with unsettling precision. The champion was then unceremoniously tossed back into the ring like yesterday’s leftovers.
Seizing the moment, Nakamura stalked his prey and delivered the final blow: a devastating Kinshasa to the back of Knight’s neck. The three-count was academic, and the crowd witnessed the end of Knight’s 119-day reign as United States Champion.
Nakamura’s Victory: Third Time’s the Charm
With this win, Nakamura embarks on his third reign as United States Champion, adding to his legacy with a combined 159 days across his previous runs. As for Knight? The former champion now finds himself at a crossroads, and while a rematch seems likely, it’s clear he’ll need to regroup and rediscover the swagger that made him “The Megastar.”
Final Thoughts
Shinsuke Nakamura didn’t just win a title at Survivor Series—he made a statement. With his trademark strong style and unrelenting precision, he reminded everyone why he’s one of WWE’s most dangerous competitors. The question now is: who will dare step up to the new champion?