If you listened to the interview in content, DC said something along the lines that if Brock couldn't fight until Jan/Feb "you know, I'll fight Shogun". He's on the biggest winning streak at LHW and if he beats Smith, that'll be 4 in a row.
DC said he likes and respects Shogun and basically if he only gets one more fight at LHW, he'd like to give Shogun a chance since he's a legend.
Not sure why everyone is so upset. Gus had his chance. Volkahn had his chance. DC doesn't have to worry about Shogun popping or trash talking. It's a respectable match and if he has 4 wins in a row, how is he not deserving? You can never count him totally out.