Upon signing with WWE in 2013 and taking on the ring name Sami Zayn, he began wrestling without a mask in WWE's developmental brand NXT, eventually winning the NXT Championship. After being promoted to the main roster, he would become a four-time Intercontinental Champion.

Simply put, Zayn can take down any Superstar on the roster — an ability he has displayed in show-stealing matches against the likes of Kevin Owens, John Cena, Seth Rollins and so many more, and which led to his reigns as NXT and Intercontinental Champion.

Owens won when the referee decided that Sami Zayn was unable to continue. WWE recognizes Ciampa's reign as beginning on July 25, 2018 and ending on March 20, 2019 due to both episodes airing on tape delay. The title was vacated due to Tommaso Ciampa requiring neck surgery. Aired on tape delay on March 20, 2019.

Cesaro and Sami Zayn's rivalry started on the May 22, 2013 episode of NXT where Zayn made his NXT television debut and scored an upset win over Cesaro, which was the second match he won on that episode. [15]

Dec 8, 2024 · One of NXT’s best underdog stories culminated in a near-perfect way as Sami Zayn overcame Adrian Neville. The in-ring work was world class, but it was the storytelling and character work that helped this become a classic.

Aug 31, 2023 · Eventually, thanks to countless memorable performances in NXT, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were both called up to the main roster in 2016. Although they traded stints on RAW and SmackDown, the two Superstars found themselves unable to escape the other's gravitational pull.

Yes, Sami Zayn has held the NXT Championship during his time in WWE's developmental brand, NXT, showcasing his talent and skill as a top competitor in the company.

Stepping inside the ropes of NXT for the first time, Shinsuke Nakamura takes on Sami Zayn: Courtesy of Peacock and WWE Network

Aug 25, 2024 · After losing his Intercontinental championship to Bron Breakker at SummerSlam 2024, and then again in a two-out-of-three falls match, Sami Zayn went on a hiatus from WWE. On the 19th August episode of RAW, Jey Uso confirmed Zayn’s absence.

Now back from injury, Sami Zayn reveals how the NXT landscape changed in his absence, outlines his new goals and plays name association with the Superstars of Tomorrow.