WWE fans are eagerly anticipating a surprise return on this week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, with rumors swirling that it could be none other than Shinsuke Nakamura. The Japanese superstar made a name for himself in NJPW as the “King of Strong Style,” but his success in WWE has been more elusive.

Under the creative direction of Triple H, who took over when Vince McMahon retired last year, fans had hoped to see Nakamura finally get the push he deserved. However, those plans were reportedly put on hold.

Now, according to a recent report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite, Nakamura is expected to make his return to WWE television in the next few weeks, possibly even on this week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown. While the former NJPW standout has not had any notable matches or storylines since facing off against The Great Muta at the NOAH The New Year show on January 1st, fans remain hopeful that his return could signal a new chapter in his WWE career.

Whether Nakamura will finally get the push he deserves remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: WWE fans will be tuning in to Friday Night Smackdown with bated breath, hoping for a glimpse of the King of Strong Style.