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In the latest WWE NEWS, Baron Corbin revealed this week on Monday Night Raw that he would be allowed to pick his own special guest referee for his next match against Seth Rollins, which Sami Zayn quickly volunteered his services for. Of course, this was met with jeers and boos from the WWE Universe, but it definitely helped raise a plethora of interesting possibilities.
In fact, the idea of Sami Zayn as a special guest referee gives the company a bunch of breathing room booking and also allows them to keep things interesting for fans. Beyond that, it could definitely lead to something long term, which would be great for Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin, who constantly struggle in the mid-card.
With that being said, and the possibility now being raised of whether Baron Corbin will pick Sami Zayn as his special guest referee, here are five reasons why WWE must pick Zayn for the job. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tell us who you think should be the special guest referee.
#5 Future breakup
WWE needs fresh storylines to get the WWE Universe invested in the product again and the unlikely alliance between Baron Corbin and Sami Zayn seems like the perfect way to do that. Not only is that a formidable duo that could spell the end of Seth Rollins's title reign, but it also could set the stage for an explosive breakup down the road.
Think about it! Sami Zayn helps Baron Corbin finally win the Universal title at Stomping Grounds, helps him fend off Rollins in their rematch later on and then turns on Corbin when the time is right. At least that way, it creates something for the future of WWE, establishes two stars and would be an interesting storyline to watch.
#4 Allows the title picture to move on without Brock Lesnar
Let's be honest here. As much as the WWE would like fans to think that Brock Lesnar makes the title picture go around, he doesn't, and is only a side piece in a much bigger picture. Interestingly enough, WWE seemed to confirm Lesnar as a sideshow piece for now by having Paul Heyman claim that Lesnar would cash in at a time and place of his choosing.
This allows the Universal title picture to move forward without Brock Lesnar immediately in it, which is supposed to be what fans want and also leads to the possibility of a surprise return when the time is right. If nothing else, this is a wonderful setup from WWE, and it puts Lesnar in a perfect role and gives the title picture the refresh it desperately needs.
In the end, Corbin, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn teaming up to take down Rollins is a good strategy. It is also something that gives Lesnar his time off and allows him to again make the return when the time is right. When and where that happens remains to be seen, but at least fans aren't being treated to the same old scenario of the title being held, hostage.
#3 Creates high stakes
With WrestleMania 35 and Super ShowDown finally in the books and B-level pay per views like Stomping Grounds and Extreme Rules right around the corner, WWE needs stellar content in order to keep the product moving forward. With that being said, what better way to do that then to hand Seth Rollins the biggest challenge of his career?
In all honesty, this is the best way to create high stakes in the title picture, without giving Lesnar another rematch or having a WWE veteran filling in a stopgap opponent. It also should help WWE create enough buzz around the title picture during these B-level pay per views, which is what WWE needs right now!
Whether WWE ultimately decides to have Seth Rollins defy the odds or not against Sami Zayn remains to be seen, but it would help make Zayn one of the biggest heels of all time if he were to pull off such a feat. In fact, it could give him the boost he needs to stay at the top of the card for a while.
#2 perfect next step for Zayn
Let's be honest here. Sami Zayn has the kind of heel heat that most Superstars can only dream of right now and WWE would be foolish to waste it on the mid-card for too long. Beyond that, Sami Zayn's push as a top heel has been derailed by several high profile losses, which makes a move like this absolutely needed
Think about it! Sami Zayn was thrown in a dumpster, lost his spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match and has been spinning his wheels in the mid-card for much of his return. If nothing else, this is a logical next step for his character, paints him as the slimiest heel WWE has and also sets up some pretty great possibilities for the future.
In the end, WWE has captured lightning in a bottle with Zayn and would be making a big mistake by now capitalizing on it in this capacity. At least this way, Zayn finally gets the spot he deserves, WWE can use it to boost ratings and they can give Rollins the perfect heel tandem to overcome.
#1 A Way to get the title off of Seth Rollins
In all honesty, Seth Rollins's run at the top won't last forever and the inclusion of Sami Zayn in the Universal title match at Stomping Grounds is a way to ensure that Rollins loses the title without looking weak in defeat. It also gives WWE a chance to finally establish Corbin as the company's biggest heel, which is a long time coming after what he's been through.
In fact, between him losing the Money in the Bank briefcase and being ousted as the Raw general manager, this man's main event push is a long time coming. Beyond that, it would be extremely refreshing for the WWE Universe and even sets up another babyface to one-day take the belt from Corbin.
In the end, there are a lot of capabilities at play with Baron Corbin as Universal champion and it would be a logical way to establish new stars whether they be babyfaces or heels. It also gives WWE a chance to do something different with Seth Rollins and maybe utilize him to help build another one of Raw's divisions.
