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The Sami Zayn ship is taking on water.

Despite being one of the most captivating babyfaces on the WWE roster and a world-class storyteller in the ring, Zayn sits on a low tier on SmackDown. A move from Raw hasn't changed things. The company still undervalues and underutilizes him.

The Underdog from the Underground didn't make the SummerSlam card in August.

He hasn't won a single championship since moving to the main roster early last year. He hasn't had a sustained feud in months. And his win-loss record has put a halt to him gaining any momentum.

Zayn is in the midst of a five-match losing streak and boasts just a .371 winning percentage for the year, per CageMatch.net.

How can WWE change all this around? How can Zayn go charging up the ranks and be a more central figure on the blue brand, calling back to the days when he was the magnetic cornerstone of NXT?

Some big victories would help. As would a story that showcased his heart and guts each week. And letting Zayn taste gold is paramount.

Read on for a look at a potential plan to revamp Zayn, one that begins with an old foe and ends with a new prize in hand.