Spoiler: Absent WWE Superstar Returning on October 10 SmackDown

WWE SmackDown is about to get a major shake-up, as a returning top star is stepping into the U.S. Title picture.

According to PWInsider, Shinsuke Nakamura will return to WWE television tonight, October 10, to answer Sami Zayn’s United States Championship Open Challenge. Zayn has been building momentum as a fighting champion, but Nakamura’s return adds real danger to that reign just a day before Crown Jewel.

“Shinsuke Nakamura will return to WWE TV today on SmackDown as the challenger to Sami Zayn’s WWE United States Championship.”

Tonight’s SmackDown, airing live from RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, is the go-home show before Crown Jewel, and the full card is already stacked. Here’s everything lined up:

• Sami Zayn (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura – United States Championship Open Challenge
• Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia & Kiana James
• Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black – Last Man Standing Match
• Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) vs. The Street Profits – WWE Tag Team Championship

With Nakamura’s surprise return now confirmed, all eyes are on whether Zayn can hold onto his title—or if this will mark a major shift ahead of the premium live event.

Is Nakamura the right challenger to take the title off Sami Zayn? Or will Zayn survive and head into Crown Jewel with even more momentum? Sound off in the comments and tell us who you’re backing tonight.