Sami Zayn wins the Battle Royal and earns Universal title shot
Last Night’s Friday Night SmackDown saw Black Friday Invitational Battle Royal to determine the next challenger for Roman Reigns. It was an 18-man Battle Royal that featured Erik, Ivar, Angel, Humberto, MACE, Mansoor, Cesaro, Ricochet, Drew Gulak, Rick Boogs, Jinder Mahal, Shanky, Madcap Moss, Ridge Holland, and Sheamus, along with Sami Zayn.
Zayn got knocked through the middle rope earlier in the match. The finish saw Jeff Hardy eliminate Happy Corbin and thought he got the win, but then Zayn re-entered the ring and tossed Hardy out for the victory.
“WAIT A MINUTE!!! @SamiZayn was still in the match!!! @SamiZayn has earned a shot at @WWERomanReigns‘ #UniversalTitle #SmackDown“
WAIT A MINUTE!!!@SamiZayn was still in the match!!! @SamiZayn has earned a shot at @WWERomanReigns' #UniversalTitle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/z2viENHMXi
— WWE (@WWE) November 27, 2021
It was an ultimate climax for the battle royal as Hardy almost got the victory, but Zayn turned the table in the end.
Sami Zayn Universal title shot has mixed reviews from the fans
Zayn became the new #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship, but the way he won it, in the end, became fun for a few fans, but for some, it was not that fun at all as they didn’t want Zayn to get the chance because they believed there was no chance Zayn would beat Reigns.
These are some of the Tweets from the fans for Zayn’s win.
Fans: I wish they used Sami Zayn better
— Mike Albanese (@Malbanese1922) November 27, 2021
WWE gives Zayn a title shot: Why is Sami Zayn getting a title shot?
My money is him winning the Royal Rumble. Hopefully he gets one last run in the main event scene. I'd hate for him to get beaten at TLC and go back down card drastically
— n x c k ➰ (@onlythepoets_) November 27, 2021
This was some shitty booking in general, no matter where it goes lol
— Nuuf 🇨🇦 (@blazedbayman) November 27, 2021
What type of genjutsu is this?! We all thought Hardy won! Woooww pic.twitter.com/6cMJCB1h5s
— Keivon Jackson (@cnationmaverick) November 27, 2021
Why did they pushed the hell out a guy like Kofi Kingston (respect to him) and can’t respect a legend like Jeff Hardy who could go for a last chip run before he goes or retire ? The fans would go crazy about it thinking of Jeff’s dream match is against Reigns. Just non sense
— Guillaume (@MagicGBeats) November 27, 2021
Literally fucking called it goddammit LMAOOOO https://t.co/djYQ8nbUEH
— LuvYT (@LuvYT_) November 27, 2021
That’s it Vince needs to go. What a horrible horrible decision
— Gavin (@gavinwainio) November 27, 2021
Why don't ya'll like Jeff Hardy, it was his moment not Sami's
— Tykiyah (@Tykiyah7) November 27, 2021
From these Tweets, it was pretty clear that some fans were hoping for Jeff Hardy to challenge Reigns, while some thought this decision was right from the company to get Zayn the title shot.
It will be interesting to see how Zayn do against The Tribal Cheif and can he be the one who can break Reigns’ title reign.
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