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Sami Zayn achieved a stunning victory at WWE Night of Champions.
The main event of the recently concluded premium live broadcast featured a triple threat match for the Undisputed WWE Championship, with Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn competing.
Each competitor found themselves on the verge of triumph at various points. In the closing moments, The American Nightmare delivered a double Cross Rhodes to Gunther and Zayn, but Zayn countered with a swift roll‑up for the decisive three‑count.
The win marks the beginning of Sami Zayn’s inaugural reign as a world champion in the Stamford‑based promotion. Wrestling‑focused social media platform X (formerly Twitter) noted that many WWE personnel had long desired to see him capture the premier title.
Cory Hayes, writing for False Finish, reported that WWE had initially intended to crown Sami Zayn champion at WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
They wanted to do it next year at WrestleMania. Getting him involved in this story with Cody and Gunther made this even more special.
They wanted to do it next year at WrestleMania. Getting him involved in this story with Cody and Gunther made this even more special
— Cory of False Finish (@Cory_Hays407) June 27, 2026
Sami Zayn Addresses His Triumph After Winning the Undisputed WWE Championship
Following the conclusion of Night of Champions, Sami Zayn discussed his decisive victory in an interview with Byron Saxton, addressing doubts that had previously surrounded him now that he holds the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Zayn also stated that his future is unimportant; he will forever be remembered as a WWE Champion.
I don’t really know how to answer that Byron. A lot have been said about me. Some good and lately some bad. A lot of folks said I would never win the WWE Championship. I stand here tonight in front of my people, [In Arabic: here in Riyadh, in front of the Arab people, the muslim people, the world champion.] The WWE Champion. It’s hard to believe, oh my God!
Byron, you know, I’m not usually at a loss of words but… [Reacts to ‘You deserve it chants] You know what? You’re damn right I deserve it. Twenty plus years in the game at the highest level, never got the recognition. Ten plus years chasing this championship, never got the recognition. I don’t care what happens to me tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. Forever, I will be Sami Zayn WWE Champion.
The implications for Zayn’s future within the global sports‑entertainment landscape remain to be seen.
