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 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.
- •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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