At the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns engaged in an intense and highly emotional match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Zayn put forth a valiant effort, but unfortunately, his chances for victory were ultimately thwarted by interference from The Bloodline, Reigns’ allies. Despite his setback, Zayn’s unwavering determination and fighting spirit continue to make him a respected and admired figure in the WWE community.
A recent announcement stated that the two WWE superstars are set for a rematch once again in Canada, and Toronto is getting the match this time. Roman Reigns will defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Title against Sami Zayn at the live event on March 4th in Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum.
While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted the original match that was planned for the Toronto show featured Roman Reigns teaming up with Solo Sikoa to take on Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a tag team match.
However, given the ongoing storyline between Zayn and Owens, where they are attempting to repair their friendship in time for WrestleMania, it would not make sense for them to team up just yet, even for a house show. While only those in attendance would see the match, it’s important for WWE to maintain continuity and consistency in their storytelling across all platforms.
According to Meltzer, the show had sold just under 6,000 tickets as of his last update. However, after the announcement that Reigns would be appearing at the show (not specifically for the rematch with Zayn), around 600 tickets were sold in just a few days. This is a noteworthy boost in ticket sales and speaks to the popularity of Reigns as a draw for WWE events. We’ll have to see how the match will turn out.
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