The coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on the entire world, and weeks ago WWE moved all of their TV tapings to the Performance Center in Orlando.
A number of key talents haven’t been appearing on WWE programming as of late, and both WWE has told talents that they have the option not to perform if they are concerned.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Sami Zayn made the choice not to appear on Friday Night SmackDown last week with Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro.
Sami Zayn was originally supposed to be part of the show, but there’s currently no word on what WWE had planned for him.