Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Championship Vacated


As originally reported on by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the reason Sami Zayn has not been on SmackDown since WrestleMania 36 is because of his health concerns over the COVID-19 virus. Similar to Roman Reigns, Zayn was given the option to stay away from work, and has chosen to do so. However, being Intercontinental Champion meant that Zayn was likely to be stripped of the title at some point, so WWE could get it back on TV. That inevitable decision from the company has finally happened.  In an article on their website, WWE officially announced that Sami Zayn has been vacated of the title, and that a tournament to crown a new champion will begin on this Friday's episode of SmackDown.


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