#3 Give him the US or Intercontinental Title
Much like how John Cena elevated the US Title with the Open Challenge series, and how the never-ending Intercontinental Title reign on the Miz is currently making it the most valuable Title on the SmackDown show, utilizing Nakamura’s star quality to suppliment a mid card title could be an astute way to use him in the main roster.
As much as many of his fans, and certainly the NXT faithful, would like to see him hoisted onto the main event scene right away, perhaps settling for a mid card title would be a more pragmatic option given Vince McMahon’s highly questionable record at handling mercurial talents.
Also, who’s to say that Nakamura’s charisma won’t tide a mid card title onto the main event anyway?