In a raw and uncut match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn engaged in a violent brawl at WWE's Elimination Chamber 2025, fueled by years of personal history and betrayal. With no traditional WWE presentation, the two traded blows and utilized weapons in a brutal and intense fight. Ultimately, Owens emerged victorious with a devastating Apron Powerbomb, but not without causing immense damage to his opponent.
In a recent interview with Toronto Sun, WWE Superstar Sami Zayn discussed the company's decision to steer away from political storylines. Zayn believes that WWE offers an escape from the real world and that audiences attend events to be entertained, not to be reminded of political issues. With the current political climate being so divisive, Zayn believes that WWE provides a sense of unity and entertainment for all fans.
The WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 event saw reigning champions Roman Reigns and CM Punk team up with Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn to defeat Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and Bronson Reed. Gunther also retained his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest, despite interference from Finn Balor. In other match highlights, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new WWE United States Champion, Bron Breakker successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship, and Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Bayley triumphed over Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.
The WWE's Crown Jewel 2024 event saw a thrilling night of matches, with the Bloodline war and Women's Tag-Team action wowing fans in Saudi Arabia. But things took an interesting turn with the return of Sami Zayn, who made a surprising choice to support his former teammates and attack Roman Reigns, leaving the division in a state of chaos.
The highly-anticipated WWE SummerSlam event saw a number of unexpected twists and turns, with Liv Morgan retaining the Women's World Championship after being inadvertently distracted by Dominik Mysterio. Sami Zayn also made a surprising short work of Bron Breakker to claim the Intercontinental Championship, while LA Knight finally won his first main roster singles title by defeating Logan Paul for the United States Championship. However, the shocking betrayals and interference didn't stop there, as Damian Priest lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther thanks to a timely distraction from Finn Balor. And in the main event, Cody Rhodes managed to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship with the help of longtime rival Randy Orton and a surprise return from Roman Reigns, setting the stage for an explosive and unpredictable future of WWE.
In a battle of David vs. Goliath, Bron Breakkr took on and defeated Sami Zayn, one of the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions, at WWE SummerSlam. This marks Breakker's first time holding a title on the main roster and a major win over a veteran in Zayn. Despite facing challenges from other top wrestlers, Breakker overcame the odds and proved himself as a true champion.
The final stop on WWE's overseas tour, Money in the Bank 2024, featured high-stake matches that did not disappoint. Drew McIntyre emerged victorious in the men's MITB ladder match, while Sami Zayn retained his Intercontinental title in front of his hometown crowd. Unexpectedly, John Cena announced his retirement from WWE, with his final match set for WrestleMania 41 in 2025. The main event saw Solo Sikoa pinning Cody Rhodes to secure the win for Bloodline. With the referee knocked out, both teams fought fiercely, but in the end, Sikoa's spear was enough to claim the victory for his team.
The feud between Sami Zayn and Johnny Knoxville continues as Knoxville made a surprise appearance at Zayn's comedy show in Toronto. This comes after Knoxville teased on Twitter about his visit to Toronto earlier this week, leading to a response from Zayn. During the show, Knoxville attacked Zayn during the curtain call, adding fuel to their rivalry. There is no confirmation yet if Knoxville will be appearing at the WWE Money in the Bank 2024 pay-per-view event. Other wrestling personalities such as Trish Stratus, Bayley, and Cody Rhodes also appeared at the comedy show.
The latest episode of Monday Night Raw was filled with high-stakes matches and intense rivalries, as the build-up to WWE King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia continued. Sami Zayn, the Intercontinental Champion, issued a challenge to Chad Gable and Bronson Reed, but it was Gable who emerged victorious in a triple-threat match. With just five days left for the premium live event, the WWE Universe is eagerly anticipating the clash of the titans.
In a recent podcast appearance, WWE wrestler Sami Zayn opened up about his wife's unexpected involvement in his onscreen storyline. Zayn, who had previously shielded his wife from the business, credits her for adding a whole new layer of emotion to his title match in Montreal. However, he also expressed apprehension towards exposing her to the criticism often faced by women in the industry.