3 Reasons CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn on WWE SmackDown Will Not Have a Winner

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Here are three reasons why CM Punk vs. Sami Zayn on SmackDown will not have a clear winner:

#3. Sami Zayn cannot afford a setback right now

Sami Zayn has been persistently chasing the Undisputed WWE Championship for quite some time now. He has somehow managed to get a shot at CM Punk after weeks of creating chaos. However, Zayn now finds himself at a crossroads where a clean, decisive loss would completely derail his momentum and push him down the card. Months of hard work and struggle for the coveted title would go in vain.

WWE would not make such a reckless move, as it would deal a crushing blow to the Canadian’s momentum. A clean loss at the hands of the champion would invalidate Sami Zayn’s recent claims that he is the rightful top contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Most importantly, a loss tonight on SmackDown would probably push him out of the championship picture.

Therefore, WWE is expected to end the title match in a controversy for Zayn to remain in the championship picture. Not having a clean winner would allow the 42-year-old to seek a rematch or continue his pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown.

#2. Several stars are lurking around Sami for revenge

Over the past few weeks, Sami Zayn has made several enemies while trying to disrupt the world title picture. He has squandered several superstars’ opportunities to win the Undisputed WWE Championship, be it Kevin Owens, Gunther or Finn Balor. There is a strong possibility that Zayn could face his karmic retribution tonight on SmackDown as his wrongdoings could catch up to him.

The embers of resentment have been burning within all the superstars whom he robbed in the past few weeks. Owens, Gunther and Balor are unlikely to stand idly by while Sami Zayn receives a golden ticket to challenge for the coveted prize. The sheer volume of enemies he has accumulated creates an unstable environment where outside intervention is practically guaranteed.

Fans could witness a massive invasion during the Undisputed WWE Title match tonight. Whether it is Kevin Owens looking to settle his score or Gunther seeking payback, Zayn’s fate hangs in the balance. He might face the wrath of these superstars, as they could launch an all-out attack on him during his big title match, preventing both CM Punk and Sami Zayn from securing a clean victory.

#1. Title picture heading for a multi-man resolution

The Undisputed WWE Championship scene has gotten quite chaotic lately, with multiple superstars involved in the mix. The title picture is branching outward rather than narrowing down to a one-on-one rivalry. WWE has been teasing a blockbuster Fatal Five-Way match for the past three weeks involving CM Punk, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Gunther and Finn Balor.

All these superstars have been on the front line after SummerSlam, with them seeking a shot at the coveted title. Therefore, booking a definitive, clean winner between Punk and Zayn tonight on SmackDown would prematurely fracture the mould of the current storyline. It would potentially strip the Canadian out of the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.

Triple H is very unlikely to pull off such a move, especially given how the company has been building towards a Fatal Five-Way for the past few weeks. Instead, utilizing a screwy finish, a double disqualification, or chaotic outside interference serves as the ideal bridge to protect both Sami Zayn and CM Punk while paving the way for the blockbuster multi-person match.