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WWE Changes Plans and Sami Zayn Should Have a Match with a Major Stipulation at WrestleMania 41

Following Sami Zayn's RAW return and upcoming Elimination Chamber match, potential storyline developments suggest a WrestleMania clash with Karrion Kross.

Leonardo Cunha
WWE Changes Plans and Sami Zayn Should Have a Match with a Major Stipulation at WrestleMania 41

Sami Zayn returned to RAW, seeking revenge after Kevin Owens’ attack several weeks ago. The two will face each other in an Unsanctioned Match at Elimination Chamber, but a new challenger may emerge for Zayn’s WrestleMania plans.

The storyline patterns suggest Karrion Kross could emerge as Zayn’s WrestleMania opponent. The Final Testament leader has targeted the 40-year-old veteran with cryptic messages in recent weeks, laying groundwork for a potential showdown at WWE’s premier event.

Current direction indicates that Kevin Owens may be set for a different path at WrestleMania, with Randy Orton emerging as his potential opponent. This trajectory suggests the Owens-Zayn rivalry could reach its conclusion at Elimination Chamber, opening the door for Zayn’s next program.

A match between Zayn and Kross at WrestleMania would mark a significant milestone in Kross’s 10-year wrestling career, representing his first singles match at The Show of Shows. The encounter could gain additional stakes through a stipulation, with a Hair vs. Hair match among the possibilities to enhance the rivalry.

Fan reception to this potential matchup has been mixed. While WWE has been building the connection between these competitors, some fans have expressed preference for seeing Zayn in a higher-profile match at WrestleMania, given his established star power.