12 WWE Superstars Without Direction Following WrestleMania 33
7. Sami Zayn
Despite momentary flashes of brilliance between the ropes, the Monday Night Raw creative decision-makers seem determined to undermine Sami Zayn at every cost.
Currently playing a bumbling mumbling unaffectionate version of Woody Allen from 'Annie Hall', Zayn's recent over-scripting in conversation with Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Mick Foley and Kurt Angle is apparently borne out of his real life personality that doesn't fit with the backstage version of 'normal' that wrestlers are expected to subscribe to.
It has, however, noticeably diminished the reactions he has received during his entrance and matches. Once the most popular singles star in NXT history, Zayn carried the momentum into his main roster run following his gutsy display against John Cena in 2015 and emotional rivalry with Kevin Owens early last year.
Fans want to back a winner, and the segments have repeatedly positioned him as the roster's biggest loser. Numerous televised defeats predictably do little to harshen the judgement.
Smackdown Live! may be just another off-shoot of WWE's television empire, but the 'land of opportunity' mantra has become rooted in truth with the remarkable successes of AJ Styles, The Miz, Alexa Bliss and others showing the benefits of working Tuesdays.
It's time to switch the red chequered tights for blue.