WWE higher-up addresses claim that the company doesn’t see Sami Zayn as a “top guy”

In January, it was noted by Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com that Vince McMahon and Triple H reportedly didn’t see Sami Zayn as being “the face” of WWE. In regards to claims that Zayn isn’t considered a “top guy” by WWE, a company higher-up issued a statement to Fightful Select on the condition of anonymity…

“He’s headlined a PPV, he is the focal point of our biggest shows. He’s main eventing WWE Raw, and is ‘1B’ for the biggest storyline in the company. Elimination Chamber didn’t happen in his hometown by accident. For anyone to say that we don’t view him as a top guy just hasn’t been watching the program or are fabricating things. We had a solid set of plans in order both for him and the championship. Just because he isn’t competing for the championship, doesn’t mean he isn’t viewed at that level. He’s been the MVP since last Summer, and I couldn’t see many disagreeing with that point.”