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On the latest episode of WWE RAW, Sami Zayn engaged in a hard-fought match against Drew McIntyre, which culminated in a loss for Zayn despite his impressive performance. However, still, it appears that the company is setting the stage for a significant opportunity for the former Honorary Uce, potentially leading to a major match against Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship.
The possibility of this development emerges from the manner in which the match concluded, seemingly protecting Sami Zayn despite his loss. For those unaware, during the match, Rhea Ripley made her presence felt outside the ring, which provided an opening for The Scottish Warrior to deliver a devastating Claymore Kick, securing the pinfall victory.
The involvement of The Eradicator not only hinted at a potential alliance with The Judgment Day for Drew McIntyre but also safeguarded Zayn from a clear defeat. Additionally, it is interesting to note that McIntyre failed to defeat Zayn in a clean way despite his impending World Heavyweight Title match against Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel.
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The RAW commentary team's remarks during Zayn's entrance suggested that the match could position him for the main event scene, potentially leading to a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. However, with Zayn's loss, it appears that he may not be contending for the world championship on the red brand in the near future. This, in turn, opens up the possibility for Zayn to pursue the Intercontinental Championship held by The Ring General.
It is worth noting that Gunther is expected to miss this year's Crown Jewel Premium Live Event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This means that if the company is even planning for a championship clash between these two, then the build might be initiated after the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event.
The upcoming weeks will likely shed light on the path that the former Bloodline member will take after his loss. Moreover, it will be interesting to see whether Zayn will be able to put an end to the historic title reign of Gunther in their potential clash.
This rivalry will also undoubtedly add more excitement to the ongoing storylines in WWE RAW.
When did Sami Zayn last hold a championship in WWE?
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens had a remarkable run after winning the Undisputed Tag Team Championship from The Usos at this year's WrestleMania. Their successful title defenses against prominent tag teams solidified their status as a dominant duo. However, their title reign came to an end when The Judgment Day defeated them at Payback 2023.
Following this loss, both Owens and Zayn found themselves embroiled in a heated feud with the villainous faction. However, the recent trade of The Prizefighter to SmackDown has led to Zayn once again standing as a singles superstar in the red brand. This shift in the roster dynamics has paved the way for new opportunities and rivalries for Sami Zayn on Monday Night RAW.
It will be interesting to see whether Sami Zayn will be able to hold another gold in his current singles run in the Stamford-based promotion.
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