Braun Strowman vs Sami Zayn
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Result: Sami Zayn wins by surviving the 10-minute time limit.
Grade: 8/10
While the in-ring action here was nothing special, the storytelling in this bout was top-notch, and both Strowman and Zayn came out of this looking strong. Strowman came across as a relentless monster as he decimated Zayn, not pinning him despite being able to on multiple occasions.
Zayn was the never-say-die, underdog babyface who fought back against all the odds, refusing to give in despite Mick Foley begging to throw in the towel for the ‘Underdog from the Underground’. Zayn’s comeback as the time limit drew near was excellent, as he appeared to have Strowman beat until time ran out.
Surviving the time limit was still a great way to have Zayn gain some momentum, as he refused to quit despite being decimated by the monster Strowman. The next chapter in this rivalry will be very intriguing, as Zayn could either overcome the ‘Mountain of a Man’ or Strowman can finish Zayn off completely.
No matter what happens in the next few weeks, this match was a great first encounter, and both men came away looking great.
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