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Sami Zayn has vacated the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
During Tuesday’s episode of WWE Backstage it was revealed that a tournament will begin this Friday on SmackDown to crown a new champion.
Due to the ongoing health crisis, Sami Zayn has opted to stay home.
WWE issued the following
With Sami Zayn currently unable to defend the Intercontinental Championship, it was revealed on WWE Backstage on FS1 that the title has been declared vacant.
A tournament will begin this Friday night on SmackDown to crown a new champion. Stay with WWE’s digital and social channels for more on this developing story.