Following his unsuccessful attempt to capture the WWE Title from Drew McIntyre at the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE, Sami Zayn has become embroiled in a storyline with Trick Williams. Reports from BodySlam.net highlight discussions about a possible Sami Zayn WrestleMania 42 showdown against Williams.
Recent Interactions and Potential Match Arrangements
Sources indicate WWE has considered pitting Trick Williams against Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42. Since Williams’s promotion, the two have exchanged several interactions. Apart from a house show bout, their only televised encounter occurred during an Undisputed WWE Championship number one contender fatal four-way match.
Consideration of Character Direction Shift for Both Wrestlers
Speculation surrounds a possible change in character alignments, with Sami Zayn potentially turning heel. On the Self Made Sessions podcast, Ibou mentioned,
“There are people in WWE now who believe—because I asked about the whole thing, someone who said that WWE is thinking about turning Trick face. I asked WWE about this, and they told me that doing a double turn with Trick and Sami is being seriously considered.”
—Ibou, Podcast Host
Implications of a Possible Double Turn at WrestleMania 42
If these plans materialize, the WrestleMania 42 contest could mark a significant shift in storylines, with both Sami Zayn and Trick Williams undergoing notable character transformations. Such a double turn might reinvigorate their roles and influence WWE’s direction in upcoming programming.
