6 WWE Superstars who desperately need a new gimmick

#3 Sami Zayn

It seems slightly unfair to include Sami Zayn’s inclusion in this list because I love the way he hypes Shinsuke Nakamura every time he accompanies the Intercontinental Champion. Everyone deserves a friend like that. But isn’t Zayn a little too good to be just a hype-man for another champion?

Ever since his return from injury, Sami Zayn has struggled to garner enough momentum for an interesting rivalry. His impressive in-ring skills complement his excellent mic skills. He can get under your nerves and yet, you would find him entertaining.

Even if WWE creative wishes to keep him alongside Nakamura, maybe they should try and give him more in-ring time. His commentary during Nakamura’s match against The Miz was hilarious and showed why he is one of the best talkers in the current WWE scenario.

Hence, WWE must push him entirely into this character where he can easily turn the crowd in the required direction. As one of the most charismatic Superstars on the roster, Zayn deserves to be booked as little more than someone who jams to the theme song of his fellow Superstars.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram