10 Live Observations From WWE Raw Live Event Barclays Center
3. Sami Zayn Is A Miracle Worker
Sami Zayn got a couple of chances to shine on Wednesday. Early in the show, he cut an on-screen promo showing off a black eye he got from Braun Strowman and promising that he wouldn't let the gigantic star intimidate him. Later, it was time for a showdown between the two, and Zayn stood up to the former Wyatt Family member.
Strowman has improved a lot over the past year, but he's still got a long way to go. He's good at being big and scary, and he's fairly athletic, but a lot of his striking offensive still looks bad. He's certainly not ready for a main event push.
Thankfully, being in the ring with Sami Zayn meant that he was protected, with the former NXT Champion doing the wrestling and bumping work of several men. He made Strowman look even more dangerous, and his own offense all felt hard-earned. Their match on Raw this Monday should be enjoyable.