Ilja Dragunovs return to WWE SmackDown ended with him defeating Sami Zayn to capture the United States Championshipbut the story behind the decision just took a surprising turn. While one report claimed Zayn personally pushed for Dragunov to beat him, Baron Corbin has now stepped in to call that rumor false.
According to Bodyslam, Zayn wanted Dragunov to take the title off him, hoping it would elevate both the belt and Dragunovs momentum. The report claimed Zayn saw it as a way to make the U.S. Championship feel important again while giving Dragunov a huge comeback moment.
But Baron Corbin didnt waste time shutting down the idea. Responding on Twitter, the former WWE Superstar dismissed the claim in blunt fashion, simply writing that it was BS.
So far, Zayn have addressed Corbins denial, leaving fans to wonder where the truth lies. Zayn has long been known for helping talent shine, so it wouldnt be out of character for him to support Dragunovs win. Still, with Corbin rejecting the story outright, the situation remains unclear until someone directly involved speaks up.
Do you think Sami Zayn really pushed for Dragunov to win the U.S. Title, or is this just another case of false reporting in wrestling news? Share your thoughts in the comments.
