7 New WWE Directions After Hell In A Cell 2017

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Sami Zayn Turning Heel

Sami Zayn
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Those conflicted facial expressions from Sami Zayn at Hell In A Cell were brilliant, weren't they? Torn between turning his back on the fans who had supported him and helping a man he once considered his best friend, Sami sold the dilemma perfectly. Now, he's finely poised to become one of SmackDown's top heels.

That's quite the improvement on 'happy-go-lucky loser babyface'. Come SmackDown, Sami will be called upon to explain himself, and that's where he will come into his own. Think back to those fiery promos he shared with Mick Foley on Raw; when he's given good material, Zayn is one hell of a talker.

Sami won't be 100% pro-Owens, but he will justify his actions due to Shane McMahon's potentially career-ending elbow from atop the Cell to his pal. For the first time since moving to SmackDown, Zayn has direction. Best of all, Owens has back up again, and that suits his character.

Just ask Chris Jericho.

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What other new directions do you see WWE taking after Hell in a Cell? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.