Sami Zayn’s pursuit of his first world championship over the past year has kept fans intrigued, yet it remains uncertain whether he will secure a title match at WrestleMania 42 this April. With numerous contenders from WWE SmackDown vying for the same prize and Randy Orton recently winning the Elimination Chamber to become the number one contender for Drew McIntyre’s Undisputed WWE Championship, Zayn’s chances of headlining the event for the title appear increasingly slim. Reports now hint that WWE may have alternate plans for Zayn’s Showcase of the Immortals role.
Potential Matchup with Trick Williams Gains Traction
BodySlam+ reports that while most of the WrestleMania 42 lineup is set, discussions are ongoing about a possible match between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams. Since Trick Williams was elevated from NXT to the main roster, his initial segments on SmackDown featured Zayn, establishing a storyline between the two. Their rivalries have grown through several interactions, but official matches have been limited to a house show bout and a Fatal Four Way contest in January at Saturday Night’s Main Event, which determined a number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Title Scene Remains Crowded with Multi-Man Match Likely
Following the Elimination Chamber event, multiple reports suggest the Undisputed WWE Championship may be defended in a multi-person match at WrestleMania, possibly a Triple Threat or Fatal Four Way. Cody Rhodes has been announced to challenge Drew McIntyre for the title on the upcoming SmackDown, and speculation has grown about Rhodes potentially regaining the championship to face Orton at WrestleMania. However, with Jacob Fatu also emerging in the title hunt, the promotion seems inclined toward staging a multi-competitor contest to settle the championship feud.
