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One week away from Survivor Series: WarGames, WWE SmackDown heads to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. With it being Survivor Series season, the brand split is essentially paused.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Sami Zayn Gets Backup Against MFT on 11/14 WWE SmackDown

Sami Zayn has had a serious problem for months now. That problem comes in the form of the five guys that make up MFT. Wherever they go, Solo Sikoa and his family cause trouble and beat up everyone they see.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 31

Ilja Dragunov Keeps Sami Zayn's U.S. Title Open Challenge Tradition Alive

Ilja Dragunov keeps Sami Zayn's weekly U.S. Title open-challenge tradition, calling it his "duty." After a torn ACL sidelined him, Dragunov returned Oct.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 31

Sami Zayn Expresses Gratitude for His 49-Day yet Iconic United States Title Reign

It is safe to say that Sami Zayn has been one of WWE’s most consistent and beloved stars since his NXT debut in 2014. Whether playing the underdog babyface or the conniving heel, Zayn has always delivered.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 19

Ex-WWE Star Debunks Report About Sami Zayn’s US Title Loss to Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown

Ilja Dragunov‘s WWE return from a torn ACL on this week’s SmackDown proved to be his best night on the main roster. ‘The Mad Dragon’ not only answered Sami Zayn‘s call in the United States Title Open Challenge but also went on to dethrone the erstwhile ‘Honorary Uce’ for the gold.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

Surprising Star Specifically Chose Ilja Dragunov To Beat Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn personally picked Ilja Dragunov to dethrone him for the U.S. Title. Dragunov returned from injury, answered the open challenge, and won in a match called one of the year's best.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 18

Ilja Dragunov Upsets Sami Zayn for the US Title in Emphatic WWE Return After over a Year on SmackDown

Having injured his right knee during a live event in Columbus last year, Ilja Dragunov made it back to WWE programming on this week’s SmackDown. And that’s not it.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 9

Sami Zayn To Be Dethroned on SmackDown? Fans Hope WWE Star Wins US Title

Sami Zayn's United States Championship Open Challenge has seen him defeat a variety of different WWE stars, including NXT star Je'Von Evans, who answered the call on SmackDown two weeks ago.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

WWE NXT Star Answers Sami Zayn U.S. Open Challenge on SmackDown

Since bringing back the “U.S. Open Challenge,” Sami Zayn has had a number of heart-stopping defenses against the likes of John Cena, Rey Fenix, and Carmelo Hayes.

Southampton News / NY Fights / September 17

JBL Says Sami Zayn Should Be In The World Title Scene In WWE

Sami Zayn has been with WWE since 2013. In that time, he’s grown his fanbase a lot. He was a workhorse in NXT and had great moments such as his feud with Kevin Owens or his Road to Redemption storyline with Neville which ended with him finally capturing the NXT Title at NXT TakeOver: R-Evolution.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 16

JBL Believes Sami Zayn Deserves a Shot at the World Heavyweight Championship

JBL says Sami Zayn should be pushed into the World Heavyweight title picture. Sami has been "right at the edge" for world gold; praised for versatility and ring IQ.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 30

WWE Crowns New Champion in SmackDown Before Clash in Paris

WWE superstar Sami Zayn needed just two weeks on the SmackDown roster to deliver one of the biggest wins of his career. On Friday night in Lyon, France,

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 29

WWE SmackDown Results : Sami Zayn Wins Men's United States Championship

For the first time in his accomplished WWE career, Sami Zayn can now call himself the Men's United States Champion. The Underdog from the Underground defeated Solo Sikoa Friday night on SmackDown to bring the former Tribal Chief's first run with the title to a screeching halt at 62 days.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Sami Zayn Wins Title In France on WWE SmackDown in a Thriller Bout

Sami Zayn went into WWE SmackDown in Lyon, France, with one thing in mind: to become champion once again. After an excellent 2024 and 2023, 2025 did not start that well with Sami Zayn.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 19

WWE Appears To Complete Sami Zayn Swap By Moving Another Superstar To Monday Night Raw

Sami Zayn announced this past Friday night that he was officially a member of the SmackDown roster, and it appears that Monday Night Raw has now received equal compensation back in return.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Why Sami Zayn Transfer to WWE SmackDown Was Necessary

Sami Zayn announced his transfer to the Blue brand during the opening segment of the 15th of August episode of WWE SmackDown. Zayn has started a program with United States Champion Solo Sikoa, making his intentions clear that he wants to win the belt.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 28

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: Cena does it again

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: John Cena does it again

Despite several concerns regarding the safety of the performers, WWE held its annual Night of Champions premium live event, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 6

Sami Zayn: Religion, wife, injury, real name, theme song and more

Sami Zayn has become one of the most captivating figures in WWE in recent years, known for his energetic in-ring style, charismatic mic work and ability to adapt to various roles.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why Sami Zayn’s 'Monday Night Raw' beatdown doesn’t rule out a heel turn

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 24

Sami Zayn: ‘I love the art of being a good guy’

Sami Zayn enjoys the challenge of getting over with crowds as a babyface. During an interview with Flamesnation to promote WWE Elimination Chamber, Zayn explained why he’s always preferred to be a good guy in wrestling.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / February 22

'You’re selfish,' Kevin Owens blasts Sami Zayn for not caring about his family ahead of their unsanctioned match at Elimination Chamber

On March 1, at Elimination Chamber, two compatriots-cum-belligerents will go at it again. As made official on Raw this past Monday, Sami Zayn will indeed get his hands on Kevin Owens in an unsanctioned match in Toronto.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 17

Unsanctioned match between Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn set for WWE Elimination Chamber

An unsanctioned match has been added to WWE Elimination Chamber. On Raw, Sami Zayn challenged Kevin Owen to a match in Toronto on March 1, saying he wanted to face Owens where their long history with one another began.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 14

Kevin Owens Challenges Sami Zayn To Be At WWE Elimination Chamber; Cleared Or Not

Sami Zayn doesn't know when he's going to be cleared to return to the ring, but whenever that time comes, he says he and Kevin Owens are going to fight once again.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 4

Sami Zayn Taken Out On Stretcher After WWE Raw Goes Off Air

When Sami Zayn arrived at Monday Night Raw yesterday he still had hope that he could earn a World Title match at WrestleMania 41. Not only were those hopes put to bed by CM Punk, but Zayn ended up being carried out of the arena on a stretcher.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 3

Kevin Owens attacks, piledrives Sami Zayn on WWE Raw

Kevin Owens has turned against Sami Zayn once again. On Raw, CM Punk defeated Zayn in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. The two shook hands after the match, but as Punk was making his exit Owens ran in and attacked Zayn from behind, sending Zayn into Punk who fell to the floor.