Sami Zayn issues statement regarding his WWE Title victory at Night of Champions 2026
As seen during the 2026 WWE Night of Champions PLE, Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther to win the WWE title for the first time in his career. After the broadcast went off the air, Zayn stated the following about his victory…
“A lot has been said about me.
Some good, and lately, some bad.
A lot of folks said I would never win the WWE Championship.
But I stand here tonight in front of my people, the WWE Champion.
It is hard to believe. Oh my God. Byron, you know I’m not usually at a loss for words, but… 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, or next year. Forever, I will be Sami Zayn, WWE Champion.”