5 Sidelined WWE Stars Who May Receive A Push When They Return (5 Who Won't)
Several WWE superstars are off the TV at the moment for some reason or the other.
Vince McMahon has produced a unique wrestling product to overcome the unforeseen challenges during the 'Empty Arenas Era.' WWE has added cinematic layers to professional wrestling and enhanced their product. The most prominent sports entertainment firm has delivered decent storylines even without a complete roster. The promos have felt as realistic as ever without a live audience.
The writers created many 'feel good' moments by giving Otis, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens some big wins at WrestleMania 36. The same trend continued at the Money in the Bank event. Besides, the absence of the star wrestlers has allowed the creative team to push the under-appreciated talent. WWE had to cancel their pre-planned storylines for the superstars who took a sudden break and even because of injuries.
The backstage officials have changed many things in the past few months, which is why not every inactive pro wrestler will find himself in the same situation that he/she was in, before going off the TV. Here is a look at the five sidelined stars who might receive a push upon their return and five who will NOT.
10. Will NOT - Sami Zayn
WWE ended Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Championship reign abruptly as the Canadian wrestler did not show up. As per Paul Davis of wrestlingnews.co, the company has formally allowed the wrestlers to take some time off. However, they have not guaranteed every superstar a push upon their return.
Vince McMahon did not spare even his golden boy Roman Reigns in this situation. The Chairman of WWE would have already planned a demotion for Zayn.
The former NXT Champion dominated his adversaries in the developmental territory, but when the creative team called him up to the main roster, they did not book him to win a single championship for over four years.
'The Liberator' could find himself out of the Intercontinental title picture after returning to the blue brand. On top of that, the backstage officials might reduce his role to a manager only. Sami Zayn could again manage the directionless duo of Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro in the lower mid-card of SmackDown.