As previously reported by PWMania.com, this past Friday night’s episode of SmackDown came to a close with WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson making a surprise appearance and standing face to face with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes gave up his WrestleMania 40 main event spot just days after winning the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, making his intentions perfectly clear that he wants to challenge The Tribal Chief on The Grandest Stage Of Them All.
Sami Zayn competed in a post-show dark match after SmackDown went off the air and cut a promo on The Rock’s surprise appearance.
Zayn said, “It’s been a pretty crazy evening for everybody here, I would say.” “I mean, for crying out loud, I just saw the head of the table go face to face with The Rock! But I gotta let you in on a little secret, Birmingham. That’s not why tonight was special. Because as crazy as what I’m about to say might sound, it’s the truth. We are super, super lucky that the biggest star, maybe in the history of the business, The Rock, come back to WWE.”
“But trust me when I tell you, The Rock is just as lucky to have WWE. When I say that, I mean every single one of us in the back, whether it’s Sami Zayn or Drew McIntyre, or it’s Cody Rhodes or Seth Rollins, or it’s Becky Lynch, or it’s the Bloodline. Right now, you’ve the best group of wrestlers in decades and this isn’t just special for you. It’s special for all of us. Because for years and years and years, our generation, the guys that have been busting their ass night in night out, we have to constantly listen to people talk about the good old days. The good old days. The good old days. Well, I’ve got news for you. Tonight, 10,000 people sold out this building in Birmingham. To see the best proper performers in the world. So I have news for you and for everybody. To see the best drama performers in the world. So I have news for you and for everybody. The good old days are right here, right now.”
You can check out Zayn’s comments below.
Sami Zayn's promo following #SmackDown last night. Zayn puts over the current roster in a big way.
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(H/T to Fightful for transcribing the above quotes)
