5 WWE Superstars who could dethrone Apollo Crews as the Intercontinental Champion

#4 Sami Zayn can become the next Intercontinental Champion

Sami Zayn is a two-time Intercontinental Champion.

Speaking of former Intercontinental Champions, Sami Zayn is another to join the list. The Great Liberator pulled off a major upset at Hell in a Cell to end his losing streak. Is this a sign of a brighter future for Zayn?

#HIAC's newest winner is ... @SamiZayn!No conspiracy, just victory tonight.Stream WWE Hell in a Cell on @PeacockTV ▶️ https://t.co/kJEdiLRo7U pic.twitter.com/vyLnTPdGpj

— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2021

With KO out of the picture, the former NXT Champion can move on to bigger things. Zayn was a part of the Fatal Four-way Match for the Intercontinental title last month. Before the match, he vowed to regain the championship, but he didn't make good on his promise.

I may not be the people’s champion, but I will always be champion of the people. This Friday, I win back my Intercontinental Championship and regain my status as a champion and a representative for the people on every continent. pic.twitter.com/TePzZlFeMx

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 20, 2021

The Master Strategist is one of SmackDown's top heels, and he is on a mission to unravel the 'conspiracies' against him. He wants the Intercontinental title, but Apollo Crews is also a heel.

Given that WWE seldom does heel vs. heel programs, a full-fledged rivalry between the two stars seems unlikely. Will Zayn revert to his old roots to win the Intercontinental Championship?

While Zayn may turn face, he can win the prize either way. WWE could book a multi-man match involving someone like Big E and Shinsuke Nakamura. In this way, the Great Liberator can win the title without pinning Crews. Such contests would also limit Commander Azeez's involvement.

Many WWE fans overlook Zayn, which is an injustice to his talent. His passion, dedication, and prowess know no bounds. He brought prestige to the Intercontinental Championship by putting on excellent matches with stars like Jeff Hardy. Therefore, putting the belt on him again is an excellent idea.