Shinsuke Nakamura Returns on SmackDown as MFT Interference Halts U.S. Title Match

Overview

• On the Oct. 10 SmackDown in Perth, Shinsuke Nakamura answered Sami Zayn’s open challenge for the United States Championship in his first WWE appearance since June 13.
• Nakamura reverted to his earlier presentation with his old entrance music and a renewed “King of Strong Style” vibe, drawing a strong babyface reaction.
• The match was thrown out when a hooded attacker revealed as Tama Tonga intervened just as Nakamura appeared to be closing in on a finish.
• Tonga was joined by Tonga Loa and Tala Tonga of the MFT faction, and the trio attacked both Zayn and Nakamura, leaving them down in the ring.
• Because the bout ended in a No Contest, Zayn left as champion, and some coverage noted WWE has shows in Japan next weekend, prompting speculation about where the angle heads next.