Many professional wrestlers experienced career revitalization in 2022, but few can say they had the year that Sami Zayn did.
The former NXT Champion recently talked out about his interests outside WWE in a new interview with Sports Illustrated, and how they would have influenced his career choice if he hadn’t pursued pro wrestling.
I would have gone into teaching and something in the humanities. English teachers were the only ones that didn’t hate me. They were the only ones who saw my potential. Math teachers, they were always fed up with me. Even now, my days are somewhat numbered as an in-ring performer. There is still meaning to me in passing on the knowledge I’ve been able to accrue over the past 20 years now.
Sami Zayn to Sports Illustrated
Of course, Sami Zayn has the option of becoming a sort of teacher while being with WWE. Tyson Kidd, Jamie Noble, and Jason Jordan are examples of superstars who have transitioned out of the ring and into backstage responsibilities.
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