5 Reasons why Sami Zayn is Roman Reigns' next WWE Universal Title challenger

#1 Sami Zayn vs Roman Reigns is a background feud to bigger things

Apart from just being in a filler feud, Sami Zayn's opportunity at the Universal Title might only be a stepping stone for bigger things. Let's assess the situation.

For one, Brock Lesnar is returning next week, and will presumably resume his feud against Roman Reigns to build up to an eventual WrestleMania 38 main event match.

Secondly, there's Jeff Hardy, who looks to be in the perfect position to become Roman Reigns' next challenger after Sami Zayn as long as he keeps picking up momentum.

Thirdly, Drew McIntyre was conveniently omitted from the Battle Royal, subtly hinting that Roman Reigns pulled a few strings to keep the Scotsman out of the match.

Drew McIntyre vs Roman Reigns is another inevitable clash. And this isn't even accounting for the fact that the Roman Reigns-King Xavier feud isn't done at all.

Sami Zayn is in the middle of an unfortunate scenario where his feud with Roman Reigns will be more in the background and used as a stepping stone for bigger feuds in 2022.