Zayn has become one of SmackDown’s most popular stars owing to his goofy association with The Bloodline since WrestleMania 38. The former Intercontinental Champion’s energetic persona has helped Roman Reigns’ group be more entertaining on the blue brand every week.
Dutch Mantell has praised WWE’s booking of Sami Zayn and said fans would be all in to witness the former NXT Champion turn babyface during a potential feud with Roman Reigns. The legendary manager, however, admitted to being confused by how the company times its storylines, as he explained below on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Smack Talk:
Dutch Mantell says WWE missed out on a massive Sami Zayn moment on Montreal SmackDown
The latest SmackDown episode ended with The Bloodline standing tall over an unconscious Drew McIntyre ahead of Clash at the Castle. Sami Zayn accompanied Roman Reigns and The Usos as it seemed like he finally got the acknowledgment of the Samoan superstars.
Fans were naturally happy to see Zayn’s moment under the spotlight. However, Dutch Mantell believes WWE could have garnered a better reaction had this week’s angle been dished out during the previous episode in Montreal.
Zayn got a standing ovation from his hometown crowd, and Mantell believes the promotion could have gotten more out of the superstar’s appearance:
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