Raw Results: Looks Like Sami Zayn Is Headed for a Title Feud

While Sami Zayn hasn’t exactly been having his hottest run these past few months, tonight’s Raw opened the door for big new things.

Sami faced Chris Jericho in a singles match where Zayn pinned the US Champion clean in the middle of the ring. I don’t know about you, but to me that sounds like the start of a United States Championship feud.

We doubt Sami is poised to be the next champion, but does speak of at least a little confidence in him as a championship contender by WWE. This is in contrast to recent reports and speculation that suggested Sami had “heat” with officials backstage.

Full results below.

They fight over a wristlock to start until Sami takes over with those armdrags. If it works for Ricky Steamboat, it can work for Sami. They head outside with Sami scoring with a dropkick and the moonsault off the barricade takes us to a break. Back with Jericho getting two off an enziguri and a top rope hurricanrana, only to dive into the Blue Thunder Bomb for two. Jericho bails to the floor for a chase scene, capped off by a tornado DDT back inside. The Helluva Kick is countered into the Walls but Sami is right next to the ropes. The exploder sets up the Helluva Kick to give Sami the clean pin at 11:49.

Result: Sami Zayn b. Chris Jericho – Helluva Kick (11:49)

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