10 WWE Success Stories Absolutely NOBODY Saw Coming

As the years passed by, the idea of the former NXT Champion ever being given the opportunity on the main roster to grow into the sort of beloved underdog who made black and gold fans believe grew less and less likely, with Sami Zayn instead shining as a comical heel character designed to fit into whatever spot WWE needed him in at the time.

Then something strange happened in the wake of WrestleMania 38.

Feeling he wasn't being given the right level of respect in the locker room, Zayn began associating himself with The Bloodline and routinely did whatever he could to prove his loyalty to The Tribal Chief and his family. And what could've perhaps been little more than a brief detour for all involved soon evolved into one of the most captivating tales WWE have successfully told... ever?

Going from annoying but still effortlessly entertaining conspiracy theorist to hysterically devoted and somewhat oblivious Honorary Uce over the course of 2022, Zayn not only grew into a major player within Roman Reigns' group, but he also rose to the rank of babyface on the level of a returning American Nightmare by the time the Royal Rumble dust had settled.

His euphoric turning on The Head of the Table that night set the stage for one of the loudest moments in company history at Elimination Chamber. And while Zayn may not have been able to come out on top that night, the beaten hero will still walk out of this saga as the most unlikeliest of winners.