Sami Zayn has been off WWE TV since that no-rules beatdown at Elimination Chamber, but don’t believe everything you read about why he’s been gone. A new report claimed Zayn had “requested a leave of absence” from WWE, but the former Intercontinental Champion isn’t having any of it.
Fightful Select recently stated that Zayn had allegedly asked for time off following his brutal Unsanctioned Match loss to Kevin Owens in Toronto. That report immediately sparked speculation about his status ahead of WrestleMania season.
But Zayn wasted no time firing back online. Taking to Twitter, he shut the rumor down with a short and sharp response: “100% faux.” No sugarcoating. Just Sami being Sami—clearing the air in one line.
Zayn hasn’t been seen on WWE programming since Owens left him battered, but fans have kept tabs on his life outside the ring. He was recently spotted on a double date with none other than Home Alone icon Macaulay Culkin, posting a smiling group photo on Instagram with the caption: “Fine company, fine food.” So while he’s been off TV, it’s clear he’s enjoying his downtime and staying in good spirits.
Now that the “leave of absence” chatter is off the table, all eyes are on when Zayn will make his return—and whether he’ll have something to say (or do) about KO’s path to WrestleMania.
Do you think Sami Zayn should jump back into the mix before WrestleMania, or should WWE hold off for a bigger return moment? Drop your take in the comments—we want to hear from you.