Sami Zayn recalls crowd reaction from turning on Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Sami Zayn discussed the crowd's reaction during his betrayal of Roman Reigns at the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in San Antonio, Texas. He described the ovation as unique, noting its distinct pitch that added to the moment's significance. Zayn highlighted the segment as one of his best, crediting the collaborative effort behind it. He remarked that the reaction felt louder upon rewatching and emphasized the importance of that particular moment in The Bloodline storyline.
- •Zayn turned on Reigns during a segment after Reigns' match with Kevin Owens.
- •The incident occurred at the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble in San Antonio, Texas.
- •Zayn noted the crowd's reaction was unlike anything he had ever experienced.
- •He described the moment as a pinnacle of his career in WWE.
- •Zayn reflected on the collaborative nature of the storyline development.
- 3:59 AMWrestling Inc — Sami Zayn: WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Crowd Reaction Was Unlike Anything I've Heard Before
"Sami Zayn has recalled what it felt like to hear the crowd's reaction after turning on Roman Reigns at the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble.
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