Sami Zayn reflects on memorable WrestleMania match with Johnny Knoxville
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Sami Zayn revisited his match against Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania 38 during an interview on "Insight With Chris Van Vliet." The April 2022 battle featured an Anything Goes stipulation, filled with comedy and chaos, resulting in Zayn being pinned by a mouse trap. Zayn described the match as uniquely fitting only for him and Knoxville, noting it has become one of his career highlights. He recalled moments of self-doubt leading up to the performance but ultimately viewed it positively, considering Knoxville an ideal opponent for this particular scenario.
- •Sami Zayn faced Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022.
- •The match featured various props, including a mouse trap and a taser.
- •Zayn described the match as a personal favorite of his career.
- •He felt self-doubt before the performance but ultimately embraced the chaos.
- •Zayn still playfully expresses animosity towards Knoxville years later.
- 9:30 PMWrestling Inc — Sami Zayn Reflects On WWE WrestleMania Match With Johnny Knoxville
"WWE's Sami Zayn fondly looks back on his WrestleMania 38 match against "Jackass" actor and stuntman Johnny Knoxville.
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