10 Best WWE Storylines Of 2019 (So Far)
8. The Critic Of The Critic
Sami Zayn's post-WrestleMania Raw return was the highlight of a desperately disappointing edition of the flagship show.
Greeted by a thunderous pop from the second his entrance music hit, Zayn landed hard on his a*se after slipping on the ramp, but the scathing promo he cut after his loss to Finn Bálor served as more than just an on-the-night turn for the returning faux-babyface.
Perhaps parroting Vince McMahon's verbiage but finding the way to but a cute and decidedly Sami Zayn spin on it, the 'Underdog From The Underground' hurled grief on top of grumbles at one of the year's loudest and loyalest crowds, digging deep into his diagram to find the appropriate levels of scorn he was cast to exhibit.
It was a brilliant relaunch for the character, until it was tragically halted in order for Zayn to step back in as Kevin Owens' best buddy in the 'Prizefighter's feud with The New Day.
It may be that he was too good at it - Zayn's assides on not remotely missing wrestling perhaps jived with the fans that feel the need to take a break too, or those in the audience not entirely heart-eyed with everything McMahon sends their way.