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Every WWE fan who doubted Sami Zayn can kiss his ass

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What happened?

Sami Zayn opened the July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown with his first victory speech as the new WWE Champion after winning the title at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. Zayn thanked the fans who believed in him, addressed those who doubted or turned on him, and framed his win as proof that he is an all-time great who captured the title his way. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso then interrupted, with both men seeking the first shot at Zayn’s championship.

Key Takeaways

  • Sami Zayn is being presented as the new WWE Champion following Night of Champions.
  • Zayn used his SmackDown promo to call out fans who doubted him while still insisting he is a “good guy.”
  • The segment emphasized Zayn’s status as a grand slam champion and top WWE star.
  • Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso both entered the title picture by asking for the first championship opportunity.
  • Acting General Manager Adam Pearce became involved after the challengers confronted Zayn.

AI Timeline

Night of Champions

Sami Zayn won the WWE Championship in Saudi Arabia.

SmackDown opening

Zayn began the July 3 episode with a victory speech as the new champion.

Zayn addresses fans

He thanked loyal supporters and called out fans who doubted or abandoned him.

Rhodes interrupts

Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came out seeking the first shot at Zayn’s title.

Jey joins in

Jey Uso followed and also wanted a championship opportunity.

Pearce steps in

Acting General Manager Adam Pearce entered the situation as the title challengers emerged.

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Jul 4, 12:36 AM

Every WWE fan who doubted Sami Zayn can kiss his ass

Cageside Seats • WWE

Tonight’s (July 3) two-hour episode of SmackDown kicked off with new WWE Champion Sami Zayn giving his victory speech after winning the belt at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. Sami appreciated all of his ride-or-die fans who always knew he could win the big one. However, he spent quite a bit of time addressing all the other WWE fans who either doubted him or turned their backs on him. Zayn could be petty and tell them all to kiss his ass, but he won’t do that because he’s a good guy who won the title his way, which is also the right way. It’s now undeniable that grand slam champion Sami Zayn is an all-time great WWE star (and you can totally kiss his ass even though he’s too nice to say it). Sami Zayn wants us all to know, he is a GOOD GUY! 👀 pic.twitter.com/vTro5ZQxj4 — WWE (@WWE) July 4, 2026 Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes interrupted at that point, soon to be followed by Jey Uso. They both wanted the first shot at Zayn’s belt. Acting General Manager Adam Pearce soon made

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