Sami Zayn’s triumph in retaining the Intercontinental Championship on RAW was marred by a shocking turn of events.
Despite his victory, he fell victim to a vicious assault in the show’s closing moments, marking a significant heel turn.
Chad Gable, who earned the title shot by aiding Sami’s victory over Gunther at WrestleMania 40, faced him in a hard-fought main event.
Sami commendably granted Gable the opportunity, ultimately prevailing in a thrilling encounter.
However, as Sami celebrated with his wife after the match, Gable executed a sudden suplex, signaling his dramatic heel turn after a year of absence from such antics.
The assault culminated with Gable trapping Sami in an ankle lock position, much to the dismay of the Montreal crowd.
The turn of events generated intense heat for Gable, with the crowd’s reaction reaching a boiling point.
Despite initial boos due to his non-hometown status, Gable’s actions amplified the audience’s disapproval to a deafening level.
The aftermath leaves fans pondering Gable’s trajectory and whether he will seize the Intercontinental Title in the future.
Additionally, “Big” Bronson Reed’s revelation to Gable before the match, asserting his status as the next contender regardless of the champion, adds an intriguing layer to the unfolding narrative.
