In a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Sami Zayn defeated Ilja Dragunov in a qualifying match, securing a spot in the Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match that took place last night. During the match, Zayn employed shoot punches against Dragunov, which raised questions among fans about the reasoning behind this choice.
According to Fightful Select, Zayn's use of shoot punches aligns with Dragunov's preferred wrestling style, and Zayn was simply adapting to it.
Ultimately, Zayn emerged victorious in the Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match during Saturday night's main event. As a result, he will challenge Drew McIntyre for the title at next weekend's 2026 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event (PLE).
