Sami Zayn Considered for World Title Push Ahead of WrestleMania – A longtime fan favorite may have been closer to a major breakthrough than many realized. According to Fightful Select, Sami Zayn was recently discussed within WWE creative as a potential World Championship challenger heading into WrestleMania, before several creative changes altered the direction of the road to WWE’s biggest event of the year.
Sean Ross Sapp reported that during WWE’s recent European tour, Zayn was not only discussed internally but was also tentatively planned for a World Championship match. Those discussions reportedly translated into on-screen positioning, as Zayn was factored into qualifier matches for top contendership during the tour and ultimately advanced to the finals. At that point, the idea of Zayn competing for a world title was described as realistic rather than theoretical.
The Royal Rumble was initially mentioned as a possible destination for that title opportunity. However, sources later clarified that the plan was likely before WrestleMania, suggesting WWE had been mapping out a meaningful singles program for Zayn during the early months of WrestleMania season. It remains unclear whether that direction is still intact following what have been described as heavy creative pivots in recent weeks.
One source close to WWE creative indicated that Zayn’s potential rise had been a long-term goal for members of the team. That source pointed to the Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross storyline that unfolded throughout 2025 as a key foundation, with the belief that Zayn’s perseverance arc could naturally lead to a world title challenge. Whether those plans survive the reshuffling of WrestleMania priorities is still unknown.
For now, Zayn remains firmly in the mix. He is scheduled to compete in a high-stakes four-way match against Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest, with the winner earning a shot at the WWE Championship. That bout is currently slated to take place at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, making it a critical moment in determining whether Zayn’s long-rumored push is still alive.
As WWE continues adjusting its creative roadmap, Zayn’s status is one of several moving pieces to watch closely in the weeks ahead.
Sami Zayn Considered for World Title Push Ahead of WrestleMania
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