WWE star Sami Zayn made a surprising return at Royal Rumble 2024, facing Drew McIntyre in a lengthy main event on Raw. Former WWE writer Vince Russo criticized the booking, questioning Zayn’s push and expressing dissatisfaction with his Royal Rumble entry and main event status. Russo feels ordinary fans might not fully understand Zayn’s abilities. The Legion of Raw episode delves into these concerns, debating the significance of Zayn’s Royal Rumble placement and his extended match against McIntyre.
In the main event, McIntyre won by resorting to questionable tactics, defeating Zayn who had valiantly chased off McIntyre earlier in the show after an attack on CM Punk. Punk, announcing his injury at the beginning of Raw, revealed he won’t be part of WrestleMania. McIntyre’s interference led to the showdown with Zayn, resulting in a hard-fought match where McIntyre secured victory with a low blow. The future holds uncertainty regarding Zayn’s potential rematch with McIntyre. Watch the detailed analysis in the full video provided.