Sonya Deville later made the match official and said that Lesnar would challenge the winner of Reigns vs. Zayn declined but put his hand on Lesnar's chest in the process, allowing Lesnar to literally twist his arm until Zayn agreed to cash in his title shot later in the night. Lesnar told Zayn he was getting played and should not wait for his title shot and should instead fight Reigns later in the night and win the title. 1 contender for the universal championship and would be wrestling Roman Reigns for the title at Day 1. Zayn tried to flatter Lesnar, but Lesnar asked why he shouldn't rip Zayn's head off for the interruption. Brock Lesnar official for Day 1īrock Lesnar opened the show to address his return from suspension when he was interrupted by Sami Zayn.
Zayn at Day 1.Īlready facing steep odds, Zayn was then brutalized by Lesnar before the match started, ensuring Lesnar would get his chance to avenge his loss to Reigns at Crown Jewel in October.ĬBS Sports was with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action from AT&T Center in San Antonio. Lesnar was also locked in as the challenger for the winner of Reigns vs. Lesnar strong-armed Zayn into cashing in his chance at Roman Reigns' title during SmackDown, rather than waiting for the Day 1 pay-per-view on Jan. At SmackDown this week, Lesnar's return proved to be more of a thunderstorm for Zayn. 1 contender to the universal championship by winning a battle royal. That announcement was more than a little rain on the parade of Sami Zayn just moments after he became the No. This past Friday, it was announced Brock Lesnar would be making his return to SmackDown the following week.