5 things WWE SmackDown got right this week: Roman Reigns finds his next challenger; Brock Lesnar’s return announced

#2. Sami Zayn surprised WWE SmackDown with a major Battle Royal victory

Several participants from SmackDown took to the ring for the final match of the night. A Battle Royal was booked to crown the next challenger for Roman Reign’s Universal Championship.

Surprisingly, Drew McIntyre wasn’t added to the match even though superstars like Mansoor, Mace, and Madcap Moss got an opportunity. That did not keep The Scottish Warrior away as he came out with his sword and tried to clear the ring before Adam Pearce ordered him to leave.

The Viking Raiders were dominant and eliminated a few superstars. During the scuffle, Sami Zayn fell through the ropes to the floor and was not eliminated.

Ricochet, Jeff Hardy, Happy Corbin, and Sheamus were the last four in the ring. After Sheamus eliminated Ricochet, the heels ganged up on Hardy. The babyface managed to overcome their alliance and tossed them over to the floor.

As Hardy prepared to celebrate his win, Zayn came back into the ring and dumped him over the top rope for the win. The Universal Champion scene has been far too good to have a Battle Royal crown the next challenger.

The match was ordinary, but it was refreshing to see Zayn pick up the win. It’s unclear whether he will get a match against Roman Reigns for the title or not. However, the SmackDown Superstar will get a chance to push his conspiracy theorist character regardless of the outcome.