Sami Zayn's Injury Confirmed as Legitimate

Sami Zayn revealed his injury during last week's WWE SmackDown, and it has been confirmed as legitimate.

According to reports from PWInsider, Zayn has a broken hand, which has prevented him from competing in recent weeks. His last match occurred at SummerSlam, where he faced Kevin Owens, GUNTHER, and Finn Balor. The duration of his recovery remains unspecified.

During a backstage segment, Zayn expressed reluctance to accept a match against Cody Rhodes, which was intended to determine the #1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The match was ultimately canceled after Randy Orton attacked Rhodes, leading to a brawl that concluded the show. The future of Zayn's opportunities remains uncertain, while WWE continues to develop the Rhodes-Orton storyline, with a match scheduled for September 6.