Sami Zayn’s recent push alongside The Bloodline has surprised many in the WWE Universe. Initially brought in for some comic relief, Zayn quickly became a vital part of the storyline. Despite rumors that WWE higher-ups, including Vince McMahon and Triple H, did not see Zayn as a top guy, recent developments suggest otherwise.
Fans were eager to see Zayn in the Undisputed WWE Universal Title match at WrestleMania, but instead, he was placed in an Undisputed Tag Team Title match alongside Kevin Owens against the Usos.
According to a report by Fightful Select, one WWE higher-up spoke out anonymously about Zayn’s progression and addressed the rumors that he wasn’t considered a top performer in the company. The source stated that Zayn has been a focal point of WWE’s biggest shows and has even headlined a pay-per-view. They also noted Zayn’s main event spot on WWE Raw and his involvement in “1B,” the biggest storyline in the company.
The source refuted claims that WWE doesn’t view Zayn as a top guy, saying that he has been the MVP since last summer. They praised Zayn’s performance and crowd reactions and spoke highly of his character and his ability to work with throughout his major push.
According to recent reports, internal WWE documents had planned for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to compete for the tag team titles as early as November. Zayn’s pre-Elimination Chamber promo, which was completely improvised, was also well-received by both the company and fans.
As for what’s next for Zayn, only time will tell. But given his recent success and his positive reception, his push will likely continue for the foreseeable future.
