Sami Zayn was the most over wrestler in WWE when he was working in the Bloodline storyline. Fans expected him to receive a mega push after receiving such support from the fans. He even challenged Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber for the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship.
But unfortunately, Sami’s push did not continue for long as he was forced back to the mid cards once again. His push remained intact until WrestleMania 39 where he teamed up with his real life best friend Kevin Owens to take on the Usos. It featured on the main event of WrestleMania 39 night 1. Sami and Kevin won the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship in this match.
Rising Above Roman Reigns: Sami Zayn’s Elimination Chamber Loss Ignites His WWE Championship Ambitions
The duo continued their feud with the Usos for the Tag Team titles for a couple of months, but once the Usos got involved in the Bloodline Civil War, the Tag Team Championship picture became pretty stale, and it became pretty much clear that WWE has no big plans for Sami Zayn whatsoever.
It was also confirmed by various media sources that WWE does not want to push Sami and the reaction he got was considered nothing but fluke. But Sami is still hopeful of receiving a big push. Speaking with recently he explained how he considered his defeat to Roman Reigns as a pillar to success;
Sami Zayn Lost To Roman Reigns At Elimination Chamber
“It would have been kind of perfect, a storybook ending, if I had dethroned Roman. Sure, of course, but if you look at more five years from now, ten years from now, the totality of where it all lies, I think you will see that it is one great chapter, hopefully, in a story.” Said the former Honorary Uce.
“For sure, unquestionably, whether it was the right or wrong decision, the way it ended, there is no question that had it gone my way that night in Montreal or at WrestleMania or something with Roman, unquestionably it would have been a moment that would have definitely been replayed many times.
“I still think what we did was very special and as you can see by what has continued to happen with The Usos and Roman, that story still has some special moments. This is one of those things where you just need time to see where it all falls.” Concluded one half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
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