Sami Zayn wins Undisputed WWE Championship in Night of Champions upset
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Sami Zayn said ahead of his triple threat match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions on Saturday that he doesn’t know how fans in Saudi Arabia will react if he wins.
He got his answer sooner than he thought.
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Sami Zayn wins the Undisputed WWE Championship during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 27, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
Reigning champion Cody Rhodes pinned both Zayn and Gunther on behalf of Cross Rhodes towards the end of the match. He lunged at Zayn but actually threw Gunther out of the ring.
Rhodes once again pulled Zayn into the middle of the ring for the Cross Rhodes, but Zayn escaped and rolled up the “American Nightmare” for the three count for the incredible win. The crowd in Riyadh went crazy as Zayn surprised everyone.
WWE broadcaster Michael Cole called the pin a “miracle.”
“It’s a miracle in Riyadh,” Cole said.
Sami Zayn celebrates with fans after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 27, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
The professional wrestling community was very excited for the “Last Real Good Guy” in the sport.
Zayn burst into tears as he received his belt from referee Dan Engler. This is the first WWE world championship of any kind for Zayn. He also became the last wrestler to become a grand slam champion in WWE.
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“A lot has been said about me lately, some good, some bad. A lot of people said I would never win the WWE championship,” he later said. “But tonight I’m standing here in front of my people in Riyadh. … It’s hard to believe. Oh my God. Words are usually not enough, but…”
Zayn was still trying to understand the moment as fans chanted, “You deserve it.”
Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Gunther face off during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena on June 27, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
“You know what? You’re absolutely right, I deserve it. I’ve spent over twenty years at the highest level – never being recognized. I’ve spent over a decade chasing this championship – never being recognized. I don’t care what happens to me tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. I’ll be Sami Zayn, WWE champion, forever.”
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Meanwhile, Gunther became angry that SmackDown GM Nick Aldis was in the back and a physical altercation broke out between the two.
