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Sami Zayn captures WWE title at Night of Champions, Tony Schiavone reacts

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Sami Zayn captures WWE title at Night of Champions, Tony Schiavone reacts

Summary

Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions, defeating Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER in a triple threat match. Zayn, who was viewed as a long shot, secured the victory with a roll-up after Rhodes attempted a Cross Rhodes. This marked Zayn's 10th opportunity for a world title in WWE. He will defend his title against Rhodes on July 6 during WWE Raw in Chicago, following Rhodes' victory over Jey Uso to earn a title shot.

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•Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions.
•He defeated Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER in a triple threat match.
•Zayn's victory came after Rhodes' attempted Cross Rhodes.
•Zayn will defend his title against Rhodes on July 6.
•Rhodes earned his title shot by defeating Jey Uso on WWE SmackDown.

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AEW broadcaster Tony Schiavone weighs in on Sami Zayn's surprise Undisputed WWE Title win at Night of Champions.
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