Add as a preferred source on Google Sami Zayn was another WWE name to acknowledge that WrestleMania 42 had a different feel compared to previous years.
Speaking with Witty Whittier, the former United States Champion said the atmosphere around the event was “a little strange,” mainly because of last-minute changes and Pat McAfee’s presence in the feud between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
“It felt a little less sure footed, you know what I mean? And then, the vibe around WrestleMania was a little strange this year, with the Pat McAfee thing being added at the last minute.”
“I don’t know, there was just so many things that felt a little strange about this year’s WrestleMania. But ultimately, like you said, I didn’t get to do Mania last year in Vegas. I missed out on it, so I kind of felt like ‘Alright, here we go.'”
The comments come amid criticism over the number of celebrities involved in the event.
The event, however, drew 106,072 fans to Allegiant Stadium, had 32 commercial partners, and generated more than 1.3 billion views across social media.