Sami Zayn and Will Ospreay rise in WWE and AEW power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Sami Zayn captured the Undisputed Championship for the first time during a dramatic weekend in wrestling, highlighted by both WWE and AEW delivering standout shows. Zayn's victory, along with the crowning of Oba Femi as King of the Ring, reshaped the power dynamics in the industry. Meanwhile, Will Ospreay's impressive performance at the Owen Hart Cup final contributed to his rise in AEW. The outcomes are expected to have lasting impacts on upcoming events, including SummerSlam. Zayn's storylines are now set to unfold with his new title reign.
- •Sami Zayn wins the Undisputed Championship for the first time.
- •Oba Femi is crowned King of the Ring.
- •Will Ospreay's performance at the Owen Hart Cup final gains attention.
- •Both WWE and AEW exceeded expectations in recent shows.
- •Zayn's storylines will develop as he heads into SummerSlam.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — WWE, AEW power rankings: Sami Zayn and Will Ospreay soar after a blockbuster weekend
"The balance of power in the wrestling world has been flipped upside down after WWE and AEW both managed to exceed expectations with their respective shows.
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