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WWE news items regarding Shinsuke Nakamura’s new look, Hikuleo’s status, and Sheamus injury

Aaron Rift

Here are a few WWE news items for December 6th 2024 via the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com…

* Makeup effects artist and WWE collaborator Jason Baker, who previously worked with the late Bray Wyatt, was reportedly one of the people involved with Shinsuke Nakamura’s new presentation. Baker’s work includes the creation of Nakamura’s mask and helmet.

* In regards to why Hikuleo hasn’t debuted on WWE television yet, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted the following: “He is in the system. He’s not injured. At some point he’ll debut, most likely in NXT. But he’s training.”

* WWE announced that Sheamus suffered a cracked rib during his match against Bron Breakker and Ludwig Kasier at Survivor Series. Meltzer noted that the injury could be legitimate but nothing has been confirmed.