Predicting Where EVERY WWE Superstar Will End Up In The October 2021 Draft

6. Sami Zayn - SmackDown

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Sami Zayn's progress on SmackDown has been mixed, but the former Intercontinental Champion has proven himself to be one of the better utility players in recent history.

Dependable on either side of the heel/babyface divide, Zayn will stay put for the good of the billion dollar brand.

 
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