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While GUNTHER defending the Intercontinental championship against Chad Gable was a big part of the promotion for this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Quebec City, there was also the matter of what exactly Shinsuke Nakamura whispered to Seth Rollins that had him so shook last week.
Well, we found out in yet another strongly produced video package that made Nakamura look as good as he has in years:
The angle here is that Rollins has a badly injured back and lives his life in pain and Nakamura is aware of it, so he knows exactly how to break him. It seems so simple but it’s an effective storytelling tool, and one rooted in something physical that actually helps lead into the match between the two, which is now official for Payback on Sept. 2 in Pittsburgh.
Who needs all the supernatural nonsense when you can have tried and true stories like this?
Anyway, here are all the videos from Raw this week:
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This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Quebec City had a lot of excitement surrounding GUNTHER’s defense of the Intercontinental championship against Chad Gable. However, there was also intrigue surrounding what Shinsuke Nakamura whispered to Seth Rollins that left him visibly shaken last week.
Fortunately, we now have the answer, thanks to a well-produced video package that showcased Nakamura’s skills and made him look better than ever.
The storyline revolves around Rollins’ badly injured back, which has caused him to live in constant pain. Nakamura, being aware of this, knows exactly how to exploit Rollins’ weakness and break him mentally and physically. This simple yet effective storytelling tool adds depth to the upcoming match between the two, which has been officially scheduled for Payback on September 2 in