Zayn has the in-ring ability of a veteran and is one of the most technically gifted wrestlers on the planet and has been performing on a consistent basis for over a decade.
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When it comes to pure entertainment, no one comes close to what Sami Zayn has to offer. Zayn has the in-ring ability of a veteran and is one of the most technically gifted wrestlers on the planet and has been performing on a consistent basis for over a decade.
Zayn also knows how to play with the audience and often brings out the comedy angle and that is what makes him one of the most lovable superstars on the roster. He sells moves like there is no tomorrow and is a very gifted talker too. His mic skills are one of the best in the business and often leave his opponents perplexed. He has been involved in some great rivalries over the years and in this article, we will take a look at some of them.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens have known each other for a long time and have had their fair share of fights throughout the years. So when both the superstars made their way to the WWE, the company immediately pit them against each other.
They had a match at WWE Battleground PPV and it had an indie feel to it in terms of style and pace. The two men did not hold back anything and it felt as genuine as they come. The match was full of near falls and end to end action and the fans loved every bit of it.
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Sami Zayn was Nakamura’s first opponent in the WWE after the Japanese superstar made his way to the US shores. The match they had was at NXT TakeOver: Dallas in 2016 and there was a special feel to it. The fact that NJPW’s superstar had come to WWE had the fans buzzing.
The match was very competitive and the two men left it all in the ring in what was a truly hard-hitting match. There were brilliant exchanges and great moves and it was the perfect way to Nakamura to make his in-ring debut. Nakamura kicked out a Blue Thunder Bomb from Zayn and connected two Kinshasas for the win.
This was a feud for the ages. Jackass star and stuntman Johnny Knoxville and Zayn were involved in a very bitter feud since the former eliminated Zayn in the Royal Rumble match.
What ensued next was a hilarious set of events that saw Zayn being kicked off from a red carpet premiere, Knoxville showing Sami’s phone number to the whole world and a whole bunch of comedic yet engaging promos. They went head to head at WrestleMania 38 in an “Anything Goes” match and after a lot of shenanigans and outside interference, Knoxville picked up the win in hilarious fashion.
