4 Predictions for WWE Raw: February 6, 2017

Could Sami Zayn Become United States Champion?

After emerging victorious in a match against Chris Jericho last week, Sami Zayn has positioned himself as a worthy contender for the United States Championship. This is great news for the rising star, as a strong midcard feud with the likes of Jericho would do wonders for his career. Ever since his rivalry with Braun Strowman came to a close, Zayn has been without direction. Given ample time, he and Jericho have the ability to produce an exciting encounter. No one knows when that match will take place, but there’s always the probability it could happen sooner rather than later.

So will Sami Zayn go on to win the United States Championship? Personally I think that his victory is not a matter of if, but when. Since arriving on the main roster Zayn has been on the receiving end of solid fan support, and in return he’s put on consistently great matches. As of this writing he has yet to win a championship since making the transition from NXT, which is starting to hurt his credibility.

There is the argument that a character like Zayn doesn’t need a championship to get over, however superstars who adopt the underdog gimmick usually receive a payoff. While he did achieve a huge win over his rival Kevin Owens last year, that’s the greatest thing Zayn has accomplished on the main roster. What he needs now more than ever is the United States Championship. With his amazing popularity and athleticism he has the potential to elevate both himself and the championship.