WWE has undergone some major changes on the road to SummerSlam. The Undisputed title has changed hands twice in recent weeks, with Sami Zayn being the most recent star to lose the gold.
The Triple H-led creative’s stance on the Canadian wrestler has been revealed, and it spells bad news for his fans.
Thanks for the submission!
Sami Zayn reached the top of the mountain at Night of Champions, capturing the Undisputed Championship in a Triple Threat Match, featuring Cody Rhodes and Gunther.
Unfortunately, his fairytale reign lasted only 9 days, as he lost his title to a returning CM Punk on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW in Chicago. The decision didn’t sit well with some fans, sparking speculation about whether WWE has given up on him.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that management does not view Sami Zayn as a ‘marquee star,’ though he is said to be a good talker and wrestler.
This all but confirms why the Underdog from the Underground had a short reign with the Undisputed Championship. His title win at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia was a feel-good moment.
Even though he is the guy to have around the locker room, WWE has no plans to push him to the moon.
This doesn’t mean he won’t be featured regularly on television, but the chances of him being pushed as a main event star are slim to none, as per reports.
Sami Zayn goes off on WWE
WWE’s official X handle recently posted a backstage video of Sami Zayn airing his frustration after losing the Undisputed Championship.
The Canadian star said CM Punk had no business coming back and getting an instant shot at the gold.
“I have a question… How is it that after 24 years of crawling and inching for every little inch to get the WWE Championship, after I finally get it, 9 days after I get it, that piece of sh** can walk back in here after not being here for months, and walk right in and get a chance? That mother f***er! He has no business, no business!”
It doesn’t seem like the feud between the two men is over.
Nick Aldis announced on SmackDown last night that Sami Zayn will team up with Gunther to face Cody Rhodes and CM Punk in a tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18.
Zayn took a mental health break after losing his title, which is why he missed the show this past Friday.
Will he get his rematch for the Undisputed Championship anytime soon? Only time will tell.
Get all the hottest wrestling news FIRST by clicking here
Edited by Sidharth Sachdeva