Sami Zayn Joins SmackDown in Pursuit of U.S. Title
Zayn's on-air transfer to SmackDown accelerates his pursuit of the United States Championship.
Overview
- On August 15 at TD Garden, Zayn announced his official move from Raw to the SmackDown roster in an on-air segment.
- SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis immediately booked a six-man tag main event featuring Zayn, Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu against Solo Sikoa and the MFT.
- Zayn’s team secured the victory after Jacob Fatu intervened, and Fatu’s post-match embrace cemented a new SmackDown alliance.
- During the segment, Zayn declared his intention to challenge Solo Sikoa for the United States Championship, the only primary singles title he has yet to capture.
- WWE reinforced the roster change on its official X account, laying the groundwork for Zayn’s renewed feud with Sikoa’s faction.