Sami Zayn Explains Why WWE Avoids Political Storylines – Politics has long been a part of professional wrestling, with storylines often reflecting the political climate of the time. However, WWE has shifted away from incorporating political narratives into its programming. Sami Zayn recently discussed this change in an interview with Fightful, explaining why WWE no longer involves politics in its shows.
When asked about the dynamic between Canada and the U.S. regarding tariff issues, Zayn reflected on the broader history of politics in wrestling. He explained that WWE has always mirrored history and society in its stories:
“I like talking about wrestling in depth, especially as a reflective art form. Wrestling has always mirrored history and society, showing how it reflects the world at different times. Throughout history, wrestling has often represented the political climate of the time. In the ’90s during the Persian Gulf War, we had Sergeant Slaughter involved with Iraq. Before that, in the ’50s, there were Nazi villains, Japanese villains—whoever the political enemies were at the time, wrestling reflected that.”
Zayn then shifted to discuss WWE’s current stance on politics, stating that the company has moved away from including political themes in its storylines. He explained that this reflects the sensitivity of today’s world:
“Now, in a strange way, we’re doing the opposite. WWE doesn’t touch politics at all anymore. The political climate isn’t reflected in the product, and in some ways, that itself is a reflection of society. People today are very sensitive to these topics. But more importantly, I think WWE is meant to be an escape from all that.”
Zayn elaborated that fans want a break from the political issues affecting their everyday lives:
“Politics is felt in day-to-day life—things like tariffs affecting grocery store prices or gas prices. People are already dealing with those issues in their real lives. When they watch WWE, they want to forget about all that. WWE provides an escape, especially now that politics has become almost like its own form of entertainment.”
This change comes after WWE’s past involvement with figures like Hulk Hogan, who publicly endorsed Donald Trump during his presidential campaigns. However, WWE has since distanced itself from political narratives, focusing solely on providing entertainment without political distractions. Many fans believe this shift is for the best, offering them a space free from the weight of real-world problems.
Sami Zayn Explains Why WWE Avoids Political Storylines
