Absent WWE Star To Be At Friday’s SmackDown

It looks like an absent WWE star will be returning to television for the company.

Shinsuke Nakamura hasn’t worked a TV match since April 22nd when he put over Sheamus on WWE Raw. Since then, he has worked dark and house show matches. He last worked the European tour in late August ahead of Bash in Berlin.

WWE reportedly didn’t have any creative plans for him on television and wasn’t using him. It was recently announced that Nakamura will wrestle Ulka Sasaki on January 1, 2025.

PWInsider.com reports Nakamura is expected at this Friday’s SmackDown event in Brooklyn, NY. WWE will be airing a live episode on Friday night before taping next week’s Crown Jewel go-home edition of SmackDown.

As of this writing, it’s unclear what the company has planned for him.

Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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