Sami Zayn sidelined from WWE ring with legitimate hand injury

WWE wrestler Sami Zayn is currently sidelined from in-ring competition due to a legitimate broken bone in his hand. While the injury was mentioned during a backstage segment on SmackDown involving CM Punk, reports confirm the injury is a real-life medical issue rather than a scripted storyline.

Zayn has not wrestled since the SummerSlam event on August 2, where he participated in a four-way match against Gunther, Finn Bálor, and Kevin Owens. Although the injury prevents him from competing in matches, he has continued to appear on television in non-wrestling segments involving other performers such as Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens.