The United States championship wasn’t represented at Hell in a Cell last night (Sun., Oct. 16, 2018) in San Antonio, with Shinsuke Nakamura getting the night off. He’ll be back to work this Tuesday night, however.
Per the SmackDown Live General Manager:
Last night at #HIAC was absolutely amazing but I know one #SDLive title wasn’t represented...SO @ShinsukeN will defend his #USTitle tomorrow night ... and it just so happens to be on #RusevDay!
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) September 17, 2018
Rusev actually did wrestle at Hell in a Cell, teaming with Aiden English to challenge The New Day on the Kickoff show. They lost, of course, because of all the same issues they’ve been dealing with forever. Now, for reasons that are still unclear, he’s getting another shot at another title.