Sami Zayn announces injury ahead of scheduled SmackDown match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Sami Zayn revealed an injury during last week's SmackDown, indicating it is legitimate. Reports state he has a broken hand, which has sidelined him since his last match at SummerSlam. Zayn's reluctance to compete against Cody Rhodes was highlighted in a backstage segment where he expressed concerns to SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. The anticipated match between Zayn and Rhodes ultimately did not occur, as Rhodes was attacked by Randy Orton during the segment. The next significant event for WWE is set for September 6.
- •Sami Zayn announced a legitimate injury on SmackDown.
- •Reports indicate Zayn has a broken hand.
- •Zayn's last match was at SummerSlam.
- •The match against Cody Rhodes was canceled due to an attack by Randy Orton.
- •WWE's next event is scheduled for September 6.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage News On Whether Sami Zayn's On-Screen Injury Is Legitimate
"WWE's Sami Zayn announced on last week's SmackDown that he was injured, and it seems that it is a legitimate injury.
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