For years, Sami Zayn has been one of WWE’s most reliable babyfaces. However, his loss on SmackDown could be the first step toward a darker transformation. Frustration over losing the championship to Dragunov may slowly corrupt his character, leading him to abandon his heroic persona. A heel turn would refresh Zayn’s role on the roster, giving him a new edge and opening up fresh rivalries. WWE has a history of using title losses as catalysts for character shifts, and this could be the case here.
