Seth Rollins grants Shinsuke Nakamura’s wishes.
During the August 7 episode of WWE Raw, a surprising turn of events occurred as Nakamura, who had been gaining traction as a babyface, unexpectedly attacked World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, shifting to a heel persona.
In the following episode on August 14, Nakamura addressed his actions in a promo segment alongside Michael Cole. He expressed his desire for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, prompting the appearance of the reigning champion, Seth Rollins.
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Rollins entered the ring and assured Nakamura that a championship match was within reach if he simply requested it. Furthermore, Rollins revealed that Nakamura would be granted a future opportunity to contend for the title, allowing him to dictate the timing and location of the match.
The segment concluded with Nakamura whispering something to Rollins before abruptly exiting the ring. Moments later, ‘The King Of Strong Style’ returned to deliver a running knee strike to Rollins, culminating in a dramatic turn of events.
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