Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown served as more than just the go-home show for this Sunday's TLC event. It was also host to the first-ever "Sami Awards."
The ceremony was preceded by the Intercontinental Champion warming up his vocal cords and berating a producer for not having polished the gold statuettes. After he stepped away, however, Big E entered the picture, laughing deviously as he shuffled the result envelopes.
Fans are reminded that the Slammy Awards are taking place this Wednesday on the WWE Network. Sami, though, claims they have taken a dive since fellow Canadian Jack Tunney's passing.
A 2020 year in review that focuses solely on Zayn signals what's to come.
Comeback of the Year:
Sami Zayn (WINNER)
The SAMI for Comeback of the Year goes to... @SamiZayn!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uvUIwWw1nI
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2020
Match of the Year:
Sami Zayn defeating AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy in a Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship (WINNER)
ANOTHER WIN FOR @SamiZayn!#SmackDown #SamiAwards pic.twitter.com/815v5aVU1u
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2020
Superstar of the Year:
Big E (WINNER)
.@WWEBigE accepted his first Sami Award in a BIG way. #SmackDown @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/1y2lBryXsx
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2020
Sami is shocked by the result. Big E comes out and gives thanks to his family, as well as Notre Damn for - hopefully - covering the spread. Sami says that there has been a mistake, but is attacked by the longtime New Day member.
Alllllllllllll the way down! --#SmackDown @WWEBigE @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/nb2EEgwTLt
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2020
You can follow along with our live coverage of tonight's SmackDown here.
