10 Booking Steps For WWE Raw (April 4)

9. Sami Zayn Becomes Top Intercontinental Title Contender

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Earning his opportunity, Sami Zayn would coolly defeat Kevin Owens in a hard-fought match to become the new top contender for the WWE Intercontinental Title. Initially, it seemed like this was the direction WWE would take heading into WrestleMania, but the company decided to shove as many names into the title mix as possible in order to give others that big 'Mania payday.

Fans would enjoy seeing Zayn and Owens square off in a series of matches. In order to fit his every man style of character, Zayn would agree to earn his reward by facing the champion. Cocky as ever, KO would feel the match was beneath him and repeatedly attempt to leave with the belt. On this occasion, luck would favour the babyface. Shane McMahon could have already stated that Zayn would face Owens at Payback for the title if he could beat him on Raw.

Due to this happening, fans would finally get their wish and see both men collide for the Intercontinental strap come the next pay-per-view. Zayn and Owens know one another extremely well, and they also have natural chemistry inside the ring. Putting them together for a run of matches seems like a no-brainer.

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