4 Possible reasons why Bron Breakker became WWE Intercontinental Champion at SummerSlam

WWE SummerSlam has turned out to be a massive event. Well over 50,000 fans were in attendance at the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. A few major title changes have taken place at the premium live event, one of which involved the Intercontinental Title.

Sami Zayn defended his prized belt against Bron Breakker. In a shocking move, Bron not only won the title, but he decimated the champion with two brutal Spears.

The title change is a big deal, as The Underdog from The Underground had been champion since WrestleMania XL. It was at that event where Sami defeated the otherwise unbeatable Gunther, who had been champion for a record number of days.

Now that the coveted Intercontinental Championship has changed hands, many fans are wondering why the change was made. This article will look at a handful of possible reasons for the title switch at SummerSlam.

Below are four possible reasons why Bron Breakker became WWE Intercontinental Champion at SummerSlam.

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#4. Bron Breakker is the future of WWE

The first reason why Bron Breakker defeated Sami Zayn at WWE SummerSlam simply comes down to the future of the industry. Bron, in theory, should be one of the performers who lead the company for years and maybe even decades to come.

Breakker, along with Oba Femi, Carmelo Hayes, Tiffany Stratton, Ilja Dragunov, and Roxanne Perez, is likely to dominate the scene for a long time. As a result, it is important for WWE to position them to succeed.

Bron needed a big win and his first title on the main roster. Sami being the man to put Breakker over makes a world of sense, as he has a great reputation and a dedicated fanbase. This move set the stage for the future of the company.

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#3. There was some backlash to Sami Zayn retaining at Money in the Bank

Fan reaction is critical in WWE and pro wrestling. While some, such as Vince McMahon, would ignore how fans react in favor of force-feeding their vision onto people, Triple H and the current administration don't seem to go about it the same way.

Instead, if there is enough fan outcry, Triple H and WWE may change course. The Road to WrestleMania was a great example of this, with the company pivoting thanks to Cody Rhodes' fan support.

After Zayn defeated Bron Breakker at Money in the Bank, fans online oddly declared him "Sami Hogan" and acted as if he always beats everybody. While their point could be argued, Triple H and company officials likely took note of the backlash and made the change.

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#2. Babyfaces don't typically have long title reigns in modern wrestling

Another reason for the title change likely comes down to how WWE and wrestling, in general, are typically booked. While this isn't a constant rule, and there have been exceptions, generally speaking, babyfaces don't have long title reigns in modern wrestling.

Again, there are some exceptions. For example, John Cena had a long run as WWE Champion, and Bianca Belair was also a babyface champion for quite some time. Still, it is far more common to see heels such as Roman Reigns, Gunther, and CM Punk hold titles for a long period of time.

Sami Zayn holding the title for six months, a year, or even longer just didn't feel like a realistic option. It is better psychology for the heel champion to thwart challengers than for a babyface to dominate everybody.

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#1. Sami might be involved with The Bloodline saga

The Bloodline has been the main storyline in WWE for around four years now. The original version of the group at one point featured Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, and Sami Zayn.

There is a new version, however. Solo Sikoa has taken over and has even brought Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa to be by his side. WWE fans expect a new angle, however, that will see the original Bloodline reunite to battle this new version of the stable.

While fans most anticipate Roman Reigns and The Usos reuniting, Sami Zayn may join them. If he does, it would make sense for him to lose his title, especially if the story will take place on SmackDown instead of RAW.