Since R-Truth didn’t get to actually enter the Royal Rumble at #30 like he had earned by winning the Mixed Match Challenge, the McMahon family granted him a title shot against Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE United States Championship. It was a nice gesture, and the charismatic superstar would go on to defeat his Japanese opponent.
Because he was unable to compete in the Men's #RoyalRumble Match, @RonKillings has the opportunity to challenge #USChampion @ShinsukeN for the #USTitle RIGHT NOW! #SDLive @CarmellaWWE pic.twitter.com/gxqpDMIsYb
— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2019
Nakamura started things off early by landing a vicious kick to his opponent. He would keep control for most of the match, often mocking R-Truth. However, Truth countered a landslide and managed to get a quick pin over Nakamura. His first championship in seven years.
DID @RonKillings JUST PIN @ShinsukeN TO BECOME THE NEW #USChampion?!?
YES. YES HE DID! #SDLive #USTitle pic.twitter.com/Fr2XvQXF6M
— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2019
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