On the latest episode of WWE RAW, The Bloodline, represented by Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso, made their presence known as they intervened in Jey Uso’s match against Drew McIntyre.
Simultaneously, Sami Zayn, a former member of The Bloodline, took on Ivar, securing a notable victory. However, veteran wrestling personality Vince Russo appeared to express dissatisfaction with the match’s outcome.
Zayn rose to prominence for his portrayal of The Bloodline’s Honorary Uce, captivating audiences with his character-driven performances. Departing from the faction last year, he teamed up with Kevin Owens to defeat The Usos at WrestleMania 39 Night One.
During a segment on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, Russo shared his perspective, suggesting that Zayn’s success was primarily attributed to his character work rather than his in-ring prowess.
He pointed out that Zayn’s victory over a physically imposing opponent like Ivar seemed implausible:
“When Sami got over with the [Honorary] Uce [character], Sami got over on his comedy. That entire angle with The Bloodline had nothing to do with his wrestling ability, so when you got a casual fan watching Sami Zayn against Ivar, who’s twice his size, Ivar should eat this guy for lunch.” (1:02:35 – 1:03:02)
Looking ahead, Zayn has the opportunity to secure his place on the WrestleMania 40 card in the upcoming RAW episode. He is set to compete in a gauntlet match, with the winner earning a shot at Gunther’s Intercontinental Title at the event.
What are your thoughts on Zayn’s match against Ivar? Do you agree with Russo’s perspective? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section below.
