WWE SmackDown video highlights: Roman Reigns apologizes to Sami Zayn


On last night’s SmackDown, Roman Reigns both berated and later apologized to Sami Zayn.
Reigns was upset with Zayn following their loss to Kevin Owens & John Cena last week. Reigns refused to take responsibility for the loss, instead blaming it on Zayn. Reigns was upset that Zayn failed to win after calling his shot, and he accused Zayn of wanting to be the Tribal Chief. They were then interrupted by Kevin Owens, who challenged Reigns to an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match at the Royal Rumble. Reigns accepted the challenge and it was made official.
Zayn tried to apologize to Reigns later in the night, but Reigns refused to accept his apology. Instead, Reigns apologized to Zayn. Reigns said he shouldn’t have talked to Zayn like he did. Reigns admitted that he was mad at Owens and was taking it out on Zayn.
Paul Heyman then informed Zayn that he’ll get a chance to redeem himself by facing Owens on SmackDown next Friday. Zayn vowed to take care of their Kevin Owens problem.
More coverage from last night —
- Speak Now: A busy Friday with SmackDown, Rampage & Battle of the Belts V
- Alexa Bliss to explain her actions on WWE Raw
- Two new entrants confirmed for WWE Royal Rumble
- Sami Zayn to face Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown next week
- Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens title match set for WWE Royal Rumble
- WWE SmackDown live results: The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre & Sheamus
WWE SmackDown video highlights —
Roman Reigns berates Sami Zayn
Kofi Kingston vs. Santos Escobar
Madcap Moss & Emma vs. Karrion Kross & Scarlett
Charlotte Flair vs. Sonya Deville for the SmackDown Women’s Championship
Lacey Evans practices the Cobra Clutch
Royal Rumble qualifying match: Ricochet vs. Top Dolla
Braun Strowman saves Ricochet from Hit Row’s attack
Gunther/Braun Strowman video package
Roman Reigns apologizes to Sami Zayn
"I should be the one apologizing. I'm sorry @SamiZayn."@WWERomanReigns #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/R2n4XRiWbI
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 7, 2023
Sami Zayn will get a chance to redeem himself next week
NO cracks in #TheBloodline ☝️@WWERomanReigns @SamiZayn @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tsjcSA2doX
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 7, 2023
The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre & Sheamus for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles
SmackDown fallout: The Viking Raiders attack Drew McIntyre & Sheamus
SmackDown fallout: 2023 is going to be the year of Ricochet