10 Wrestlers Without Direction For WWE SummerSlam 2017
9. Sami Zayn
...because if anything has shattered the myth that SmackDown Live! is somehow a magic failsafe for any performer's flagging career, it's the rapid downward spiral of Sami Zayn.
Freed from the oppressive regime of Stephanie McMahon he may have been, but Zayn's switch to the blue brand during the Superstar shake-up flattered to deceive almost instantly despite progressive inclusion in both WWE and US Title contention.
Trapped on a merry-go-round of lower card talents that have absolutely nothing of note to do when not chasing one of the straps, Zayn has fallen into the same traps he did on the flagship show. Evidenced in his tag team loss to The Usos alongside Tye Dillinger this week, he's yet again been cast as an unlucky loser that haemorrhages fan support with every dispiriting defeat.
His lone programme with Mike Kanellis last month brought out the worst in WWE's toxic 50/50 booking philosophy, with the pair trading instantly forgotten victories in a series that served only to anchor the pair instead of championing either cause.
The fear for Sami's fans at this point seems to be that he's come to know his role, and shows willingness to play it over grappling his way back above the parapet. His perpetual need for reboots doesn't bode well for any kind of longterm future.