As previously announced, former Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn has vacated the title as a result of being unable to compete, therefore WWE made the decision to hold a tournament to crown a new champion. The full story with Zayn's reasoning behind the decision can be viewed here.
UPDATE: Sami Zayn took to Twitter giving his thoughts on WWE's decision to hold a tournament for the Intercontinental Championship Title this Friday, May 15, 2020.
I disagree with this decision and no matter what anyone says, I am still undefeated and therefore still the Intercontinental Champion. -SZ https://t.co/SUFsBFeRDB
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 13, 2020
Sami Zayn last appeared on screen during the first night of WrestleMania 36, when he retained the Intercontinental Championship Title against Daniel Bryan on April 4.
Zayn has not been to a WWE television broadcast since that date.
