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Sami Zayn discussed his match against Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Elimination Chamber 2023 on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast. Zayn faced Reigns in his hometown of Montreal after turning on the Bloodline by striking Reigns with a chair at the Royal Rumble.
He described the atmosphere inside the building for their title bout as a slam dunk. Zayn noted that fans were despondent after Reigns secured the victory to extend his 1,316-day reign. When asked whether he believed he should have won the match, Zayn expressed mixed feelings.
Zayn stated that at the time he thought there was a case to be made for him winning the championship. He added that looking back it was not ludicrous to argue he should have won and that anyone watching at the time could have made that argument.
Zayn referenced the timing and Cody being red hot as factors in the booking decision. He compared the conclusion of his match with Reigns to Bret Hart versus Shawn Michaels at Survivor Series 1997, known as the Montreal Screwjob. Zayn attended that 1997 event as a 13-year-old fan.
Zayn remarked that it was a gift to evoke such emotions because that is what they really do as performers.
Story timeline · 10 reports
- Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn Exchange Words on RawRoman Reigns addressed the crowd on Monday Night Raw and referenced his recent issues with Sami Zayn and the group known as the 946.
- Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn Exchange Words on RawRoman Reigns addressed the crowd and took shots at Sami Zayn and the 946 during the live episode of WWE Raw.
- Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn Exchange Words on RawRoman Reigns addressed the crowd on WWE Raw and referenced his recent issues with Sami Zayn and the group known as the 946.
- Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn Clash on WWE RawRoman Reigns addressed the crowd on Raw and referenced his recent issues with Sami Zayn along with the group known as the 946.
- Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn Exchange Words on RawRoman Reigns addressed the crowd on WWE Raw and referenced his issues with Sami Zayn and the 946.
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- Match Made: Roman Reigns to address his Champion vs. Champion Match against Sami Zayn at WWE Crown JewelPer Official: WWE.com: reigns' one-time Honorary Uce has made his opinion clear that The Bloodline didn't truly reach its highest point until he joined and…
- Sami Zayn Reflects On Losing To Roman Reigns At Elimination ChamberSami Zayn described the emotionally charged atmosphere inside the Montreal arena during his 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber title match against Roman Reigns as a…
- Sami Zayn’s Controversial Win Sets Up Roman Reigns Showdown at Crown JewelPer AOL.com: 0 Sami Zayn is heading to WWE Crown Jewel as the Undisputed WWE Champion after he survived Trick Williams on the October 30 episode of SmackDown .
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