Sami Zayn reveals the one moment he lost faith that he'd win a WWE World Championship

× Sami Zayn did the unthinkable this past Saturday at Night of Champions in Riyadh. He secured the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time in his career. However, there was a time when The Master Strategist lost faith in his WWE World Title pursuit.

Ad Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. It marked his 10th attempt to win the big one in the sports entertainment juggernaut. He had come close to capturing the gold on many occasions in the past, but couldn't get the job done.

Last Saturday, the tables turned, and the former Bloodline member finally achieved his goal. Sami Zayn was a massive favorite to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber 2023 in Canada. However, he ended up suffering a heartbreaking loss to The Tribal Chief despite delivering a star-making performance.

Many fans felt The Master Strategist would never become WWE World Champion following the defeat. However, Zayn didn't lose hope and continued to work hard. Ad Trending At Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, The Master Strategist challenged Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Unfortunately for Zayn, he suffered another setback. In a recent interview on RAW Recap, the 41-year-old revealed how the loss shook his faith in himself as a top superstar. Zayn briefly questioned his potential to win the prestigious prize.

Why is Sami Zayn suddenly WWE Champion? Check full details! “I'll be honest, I didn't lose the faith.

I certainly didn't lose the faith after the match in Montreal [vs. Roman Reigns]. It was a heartbreaker, no doubt, okay.

But I thought, 'This is the closest I've come, so I'll just get closer and closer until I get there.' The one that really did my head in a little bit was coming up short against Drew this past January at the Royal Rumble because after that one, that's when I was already starting to feel like maybe I had missed my window. And I couldn't give up faith, but it was the first time my faith was shook [sic], if I'm being totally honest."

Ad Sami Zayn also revealed that he was frustrated about being unable to win the world title despite proving that he was on the same level as Reigns, Rhodes, McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. "I knew I had the talent. I knew I had everything; I knew I was just as good as any of these guys.

Drew, Roman, Cody, Seth. And the proof is you've seen me mix it up in the ring with all of them. You've seen my body of work.

There's no question in my mind. These are my peers, and that's almost what made it more maddening. ‘Why them and why not me?

Why is it so close and I just can't get my hands on it?’” [H/T: WrestlePurists on X] Ad Ad Returning WWE legend could go after Sami Zayn's championship Sami Zayn has a huge target on his back as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody Rhodes wants to regain the title before SummerSlam after losing to The Master Strategist via rollup.

Meanwhile, Jey Uso aims to bring the gold back to The Bloodline. Gunther is also in the title picture since he didn't suffer the deciding pinfall at Night of Champions. However, the list of Sami Zayn's potential challengers doesn't end there.

Ad CM Punk is advertised to return on the July 6 episode of RAW in Chicago. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently reported that The Second City Saint is expected to enter the Undisputed WWE Championship picture upon his much-awaited comeback.Punk teased going after the Undisputed WWE Championship on the RAW after WrestleMania 42.

There have also been rumors of a match pitting The Best in the World against The American Nightmare at SummerSlam. It will be interesting to see if Sami Zayn remains champion heading into The Biggest Party of the Summer. × Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Pratik Singh Sami Zayn did the unthinkable this past Saturday at Night of Champions in Riyadh. He secured the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time in his career. However, there was a time when The Master Strategist lost faith in his WWE World Title pursuit.

Ad Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat Match to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. It marked his 10th attempt to win the big one in the sports entertainment juggernaut. He had come close to capturing the gold on many occasions in the past, but couldn't get the job done.

Last Saturday, the tables turned, and the former Bloodline member finally achieved his goal. Sami Zayn was a massive favorite to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber 2023 in Canada. However, he ended up suffering a heartbreaking loss to The Tribal Chief despite delivering a star-making performance.

Many fans felt The Master Strategist would never become WWE World Champion following the defeat. However, Zayn didn't lose hope and continued to work hard. Ad Trending At Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, The Master Strategist challenged Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship