Former WWE star reflects on Sami Zayn's short championship reign
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
After Sami Zayn's brief nine-day tenure as Undisputed WWE Champion, former WWE star Maven expressed his belief that Zayn deserved a longer run. Maven praised Zayn's title match against CM Punk for its storytelling, adding that it ended appropriately without a submission loss. Zayn's attempt to regain the title was thwarted during a recent match at Saturday Night's Main Event where he and GUNTHER fell to Punk and Cody Rhodes. This match could have offered Zayn another chance at the championship had they secured a victory.
- •Sami Zayn held the title for only nine days.
- •Maven and AJ Styles support a longer championship run for Zayn.
- •Zayn lost the title match against CM Punk at a recent event.
- •He teamed with GUNTHER against Punk and Cody Rhodes for a title shot.
- •The outcome of that match impacted Zayn's future championship opportunities.
- 3:59 AMWrestling Inc — Former WWE Star Says Part Of Him Wishes Sami Zayn Had A Longer Run As World Champion
"A former WWE star says there's a part of him that wishes Sami Zayn had had a longer run as Undisputed WWE World Champion, though he liked how the reign ended
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