WWE star Sami Zayn destroyed the Gingerbread Man costume during last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, which is part of his ongoing feud with reigning United States Champion Trick Williams.
According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, several members of the creative team voiced their opposition to using the gimmick on SmackDown, with one source describing it as "hokey and archaic." The report also mentioned significant pushback from creative staff regarding the direction of the storyline, which was a topic of discussion within WWE.
Williams will defend his United States Championship against Sami Zayn at WWE Backlash, marking a rematch of their WrestleMania 42 match, where Williams originally won the championship. Backlash will take place at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, May 9th. The event will be aired on ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.
