Sami Zayn must be cautious about newly formed alliance on WWE RAW ahead of WrestleMania 40

Despite being put through the wringer by the Ring General on WWE RAW during their feud, Sami Zayn has earned his spot at WrestleMania 40 where he will attempt to dethrone WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther. The Underdog from the Underground secured his place at the Showcase of the Immortals by emerging victorious in a grueling Gauntlet match.

Despite a valiant effort from Chad Gable, Zayn emerged victorious in the gauntlet match and shattered Gable’s hopes of making it to ‘Mania. In an impressive display of skill, the two men battled it out until the very end, but ultimately it was Zayn, a native of Montreal, who secured his spot at the Lincoln Financial Field.

Despite his heartbreak after the defeat, Gable openly shared his feelings of disappointment and acknowledged that he had failed both himself and his loved ones. In an interview with Cathy Kelley on WWE’s YouTube channel, he stated:

“To me, this meant a lot more than WrestleMania or a championship. It was a very personal thing for me and my family and the ideals I guide my life by.”

Despite never having a singles match on the Grandest Stage of Them All, Gable’s plans to do so this year were thwarted by Zayn. Nevertheless, the two have set aside their gauntlet drama in order to focus on getting Zayn in top form for his upcoming battle against Gunther.

While Sami Zayn should be cautious of Gable, the leader of Alpha Academy may still be recovering from his loss and potentially plotting revenge at WrestleMania 40.

Chad Gable Hints at Potential WrestleMania 40 Betrayal by Sami Zayn

During this week’s episode of WWE RAW, Sami Zayn joined Chad Gable in the Alpha Academy gym as the former Olympian trained him for WrestleMania 40. Together, they are determined to put an end to Gunther’s unprecedented championship reign.

Despite this, it is possible that Gable’s statement is simply a tactic, as he has previously expressed doubts about Zayn’s ability to defeat the Austrian heavyweight. He previously cautioned the participant in last year’s WrestleMania Night One main event about his concerns, but maintained that he was not worried about any personal issues.

Nevertheless, Gable’s previous conversation with Cathy Kelley appears to contradict this, as he discussed his disappointment at missing out on WrestleMania 40. He may have prevented Zayn from defeating the Ring General in order to accomplish his own goal.

Sami Zayn’s potential for a recurring betrayal storyline similar to The Bloodline

Despite his close friendship with Kevin Owens during their NXT days, Sami Zayn is all too familiar with the feeling of betrayal and being stabbed in the back. Throughout his wrestling career, he has endured Owens’ actions and disloyalty.

Despite not needing a reminder, fans will always remember how things unfolded for Zayn and his loyalty to Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. At the 2023 Royal Rumble, Zayn’s decision not to use a chair on Owens resulted in the faction turning on him.

Chad Gable is likely to have knowledge about Sami Zayn’s history of struggling with loyalty, which will keep him vigilant as he prepares to face the Intercontinental Championship contender. He may be mindful of not giving his new coach the opportunity to attack first at WrestleMania 40.

Chad Gable’s potential plans for revitalizing Alpha Academy

Last summer, Alpha Academy reached the height of its popularity as a fan-favorite stable. The WWE Universe showed their overwhelming support, resulting in a face turn for the group. This led to Chad Gable transitioning into a singles competitor, thanks to the fans’ backing of the group.

Gable referenced his push as a guest on Out of Character with Ryan Satin in April 2023.

“I think the way that Hunter (Triple H) has used me over the past eight-nine months allowed me to show everybody what I can do technically, also on the character side of things.”[H/T WrestleZone]

Despite being the first man to defeat the Ring General, Gable was unable to secure the Intercontinental Title during his September 2023 challenge against Gunther on WWE RAW. The victory came through a count-out, resulting in Gable’s unsuccessful attempt to claim the title.

Despite their initial success, the Alpha Academy has faced challenges in maintaining their momentum and their efforts have waned. Currently, both Otis and new member Akira Tozawa are making appearances on WWE NXT leading up to WrestleMania 40.

The successful stable is in need of a fresh direction, and if their leader were to betray Sami Zayn, it could result in an interesting storyline. Many believe that he deserves another chance to shine, and his absence from the Showcase of the Immortals has disappointed fans.