Sami Zayn is the new United States champion, but he needed help to win it
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Key Points:
- SmackDown GM Nick Aldis informed Sami Zayn that he was not scheduled to compete at WrestleMania 42 due to a prolonged slump, but Zayn vowed to find a way onto the card.
- During the show, Zayn answered United States Champion Carmelo Hayes' open challenge and quickly became involved in the match.
- Trick Williams attempted to interfere by using the US title as a weapon but accidentally hit Hayes, allowing Zayn to win the match and capture the United States Championship.
- Following the match, Aldis announced that Sami Zayn would defend the US title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42.
- This title change marks a significant development on the road to WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42.
