WWE TLC 2019: 3 possible challengers for Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates after defeating Rusev (L) for the for the WWE United States Championship during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo credit should read FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)
Shinsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates after defeating Rusev (L) for the for the WWE United States Championship during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo credit should read FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Shinsuke Nakamura, one of the most artistic Intercontinental Champions in WWE history, does not yet have a challenger for WWE TLC 2019. The following will predict three possible opponents for the Intercontinental Champion on a PPV that is surely not well known for tender loving care.

Shinsuke Nakamura won the coveted Intercontinental Championship from Finn Balor at Extreme Rules in July and is still the current champion. He has successfully retained his Intercontinental Championship against the likes of The Miz, Mustafa Ali and Roman Reigns.

His championship reign became much more interesting in the eyes of the common viewer once he joined forces with Sami Zayn. Months ago, Sami Zayn decided to take a more altruistic approach to his career and speak on behalf of Nakamura due to the language barrier.

Considering that Zayn is always on the losing end of the spectrum in his matches and is still amazing on the mic, it makes sense that he would become a manager for a Superstar who actually needs one. However, it is quite saddening to see that his career has been relegated to merely a manager, especially since his in-ring skills were superb.

Although many WWE fans still have hope that Nakamura will feud with Sami Zayn one day, he has scuffled with some other Superstars in recent weeks that could point to his next challenge at WWE TLC.  Henceforth, the following will identify and pontificate three potential opponents for Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE TLC 2019.