Is the NXT Championship a Blessing or a Curse?

#5 Sami Zayn - Probably a Curse

Sami Zayn (5th NXT Champion)

Sami Zayn was everyone's favorite Underdog on NXT. People loved his never give up attitude mixed with the fact that he looks like a normal guy and not a juiced up monster. He fought hard and put on some of the best matches NXT had seen with Nakamura vs Zayn being the origin of "Fight Forever."

His NXT Championship victory was exciting and connected to the story in such a great way, as it triggered Kevin Owens' heel run and split the pair up until their recent reunion.

Though the Kevin and Sami show is entertaining, he still feels more like Owens' snarky sidekick that you want to punch in the face. On Monday Night Raw is he a Main Eventer on the level with Lesnar, Rollins, Reigns, Strauman, The Miz, Kevin Owens, Lashley, Finn Balor, Elias and Jinder Mahal? I don't know.

The only way I see him getting a Universal Title Shot is if they get it back to Owens and break the pair up, but that seems like a lot of work to try and get this guy a belt. He probably belongs in the Tag Team division.