Sami Zayn was sent a message by WWE ahead of this week's SmackDown episode, airing live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, as he continues his intriguing storyline with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
What happened?
The message came after last week's SmackDown, where Rhodes and Gunther brawled, and their fight spilled out of the ring, with Gunther pulling Zayn in the way at the last moment.
Rhodes will be defending his title against Gunther next week on SmackDown, and the stipulation for the title match will be revealed during tonight's show.
Why it matters for Sami Zayn
Zayn seemed to think Rhodes did it on purpose, but WWE claimed it was an accident, posting "It was an accident, @samizayn" on Instagram.
The controversy surrounding the title match between Rhodes and Gunther at Clash in Italy, where the champion hit the Cross Rhodes but the challenger's boot was under the ropes during the cover, led to Gunther being given another shot at the title.
What comes next?
Sami Zayn also shared his thoughts on the Gingerbread Man storyline, which he was a part of during his rivalry with Trick Williams, saying there are always "fun things" in wrestling that can get over with fans.
Zayn lost the United States Championship to Williams at WrestleMania 42 earlier this year, and the Gingerbread Man storyline was a notable part of their feud.
The Great Liberator noted that the concept of involving a Gingerbread Man in a storyline may seem ridiculous, but it can make sense in the context of pro wrestling.
Trick Williams had spoken about the Gingerbread Man nickname, saying it was a "throwaway line that became something much bigger than I ever anticipated being".
It will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for Sami Zayn in the weeks ahead on SmackDown, as his storyline with Cody Rhodes continues to unfold.