There are some recent uncertainties around the United States Championship picture. It looks like both the fighters over this title picture are suffering from injuries. But if things fell right then they are likely to come back in time. This will set up a match at the upcoming PPV event in the third week of July.
Jeff Hardy is the current United States Champion on Smackdown Live. He won the title back in the month of April to start quite a good run with it. A new rivalry over the title was about to start in recent times. None other than Shinsuke Nakamura is the contender on Smackdown Live. Paige handed him the opportunity.
The United States title match was about to happen on last week’s Smackdown Live. But Nakamura suffered an unexpected injury prior to the show. A police dog bit his leg to sideline him from in-ring competition. He has not been able to come back to action to date.
So the champion is continuing with his United States open challenge on Smackdown Live. He issued it for two straight weeks to prove his dominance as the title-holder. But he will get a confirmed opponent at the Extreme Rules PPV event. The recent reports from a reliable source confirmed that.
Cagesideseats.com reported that Jeff Hardy will defend the United States title at Extreme Rules. Nakamura will be able to return to in-ring competition within the PPV event that will take place on July 15th. The heel superstar will finally get his due match over the championship.
We should remind you that Jeff Hardy himself is reportedly wrestling with an injury. A nerve concussion is giving him troubles in recent times. It also sidelined him from in-ring competition for a short span of time. But he was back in the ring in quick times. The source also hinted that there’s no doubt about Hardy’s clearance.
There should not be any problem with the medical clearance of the Charismatic Enigma. He is continuously defending his championship on Tuesday Nights. This is a good indication that his body is doing okay. So we should witness the dream match between Hardy and Nakamura. WWE might also add a stipulation to this match.
