#3 Sami Zayn
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If Sami Zayn was booked correctly, WWE could have another Daniel Bryan on their hands. ‘The Underdog From The Underground’ may not seem as charismatic or have the crowd backing that Bryan did, but remember that the latter had to find his feet before eventually gaining a reaction.
Nobody on the current roster plays the underdog in distress, better than Zayn. He’s made Braun Strowman look impressive – which many would say is no mean feat given the giant’s inexperience between the ropes.
We have seen in the past that, when given the opportunity, Zayn can put on great matches that WWE fans invest in. His match with Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT TakeOver: Dallas is easily one of the best matches of 2016 and his battle with Kevin Owens at WWE Battleground was incredible.
However, his time on the main roster has been stop-start, and the Montreal native has found himself missing pay-per-views and being left on the sidelines. One week Zayn is face-to-face with Mick Foley cutting an impassioned promo, the next he loses to Kevin Owens in a meaningless match on Raw.
The worry for many is that Zayn’s current battle with Braun Strowman is just to put the big man over. There’s a good chance that may be the case, which on the surface is bad news for Zayn and his fans.
On the other hand, there is the chance that WWE is trying to build Zayn as the underdog, who has reached rock bottom. The start of 2017 could be a reset button and may be the beginning of The Underdog From The Underground finally overcoming the odds and winning Championship gold.
There’s a reason that NXT is thought of by many, as the house that Sami built. His in-ring style and storytelling ability make fans want to root for him. Let’s hope WWE is preparing a bumper 2017 for Zayn. After all, he isn’t a young talent, so the company needs to act as soon as possible if they want to get the best from him.
