WWE Elimination Chamber 2023: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True

2. Sami Zayn Comes As El Generico

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Sami Zayn El Generico
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Don't get this writer wrong; he has a lot of love for Sami's old El Generico character and did enjoy it back in ye olden ROH times. However, can anyone seriously say they'd rather Zayn was under the mask for the biggest match of his entire pro wrestling career?

Anyone?

A fan on Twitter brought this up, and it was enough to send shudders down some spines. Sami's character arc, going from conspiracy theorist to "Honorary Uce" and now beloved breakout babyface, has been so powerful that dipping back into his past and bringing the Generico mask to ringside (even just for his entrance) would feel like a mistake.

That gimmick means little to the casual WWE audience, and it hasn't been mentioned at all during the build towards his match vs. Roman Reigns. So, in short, thousands of folks would just be looking around awkwardly wondering why Sami was under a hood.

Best keep it simple, eh?

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