What if The Elite raided WWE?

#1 Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn could have a higher ceiling with The Elite.

Sami Zayn has become a prime example of the differences between NXT and the main roster. His story of rising through the ranks and attaining glory, only to have it stolen from him was positively riveting in developmental and made him one of the NXT audience’s favorite performers. He got over well on the main roster, too, first as a face and then surprising well as an annoying heel character. Nonetheless, time and again WWE has under-served his considerable talent and connection with the crowd, to the point that while his return from injury should be one of the most eagerly anticipated in WWE, most of his fans are now pretty jaded about his prospects.

Zayn arrived at WWE after honing his craft in a variety of smaller promotions, and most notably Ring of Honor. His style of work would mesh nicely with the core Elite talents. Additionally, his babyface character could be a near perfect foil opposite The Elite as a heel faction—if they push themselves as such—and allow Zayn to operate as his white meat, underdog best against them.