10 Wrestlers Even AEW Couldn’t Sign
6. Sami Zayn
Right around the time Kevin Owens decided to stay put in WWE, so too did Sami Zayn.
He was later fairly up front about the decision - he was relatively happy, presumably well compensated, and had evidently figured out a system that always looked rigged against smaller, technical wrestlers of his ilk. Heading into WrestleMania, he was embroiled in a high profile scuffle with the Jackass cast. This, a year on from working alongside Logan Paul against Kevin Owens spoke to how reliable he'd become in the novelty spot.
This looked and even felt enough, but Zayn's post-'Show Of Shows' story with The Bloodline has been such an unqualified success that it looks as though the very system he's gamed has got extra levels that he's managed to unlock. All Elite Wrestling couldn't bring the independent wrestling legend over, nor could they secure the services of his luchador associate El Generico. Nor will they be able to if things stay even half as promising for the former NXT Champion in Triple H's intriguing new universe.