Exact Reasons These 10 Wrestlers Have Failed In WWE

6. Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn Shinsuke Nakamura
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Reason: Atypical WWE star and AEW references.

There's a reason why Sami Zayn has become a mouthpiece for Shinsuke Nakamura, and it's not only 'cause the IC Champ needed someone to cut his promos. No, it shouldn't be forgotten that Sami lost 15 of his previous 16 matches before turning into a loudmouth manager. He was on the slide long before becoming a 'Great Liberator'.

Zayn doesn't fit the mould of a typical WWE star, but he's been able to overcome that with talent and by association with the likes of Kevin Owens.

Another reason for his slide down the totem pole was that AEW reference on an episode of Raw last May. It left Vince McMahon furious; the boss hadn't given the comment his personal seal of approval, and Wrestling Observer Radio later claimed he took Sami aside for a firm chat about why he'd mentioned the rival promotion live on air.

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