WATCH: Sami Zayn gets heartwarming welcome at Montreal Canadiens game

Sami Zayn was given a rousing welcome by his hometown fans during the Tuesday night game between Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks.

Zayn made an appearance at a live in-game interview conducted by the celebrated Canadian announcer Pierre Houde. He took part in numerous half-time activities, and also spoke about his upcoming match against Roman Reigns at the Elimination Chamber premium live event on Saturday. Zayn, who is famously known as "Honorary Uce," was greeted with immense affection and support from the enthusiastic Montreal crowd.

During the event, the in-arena interviewer urged fans to show up in large numbers for the upcoming "WWE SmackDown" on Friday and Saturday's Elimination Chamber event, both of which will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The interviewer encouraged the audience to make the most of this opportunity to witness these exciting events in person, emphasizing the significance of having them both in the same location. By doing so, fans will be able to experience the thrill and excitement of WWE's top-notch wrestling entertainment.

"I feel very confident about Saturday," Zayn said. "It is the biggest WWE event we've had in Montreal in over 25 years [since Survivor Series 1997]. I am going to be in the main event with Roman Reigns for the WWE Title. It's going to be huge!" Zayn Said

From Underdog to Champion: The Inspiring Career of Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn, born Rami Sebei in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has had an inspiring career in the world of professional wrestling. Zayn first gained recognition on the independent wrestling circuit, particularly in Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, before being signed by WWE in 2013.

Zayn was assigned to the NXT brand, where he quickly became a fan favorite on account of his high-energy, underdog persona and thrilling in-ring performances. His feud with fellow NXT standout Kevin Owens was one of the most memorable in the brand's history and helped establish Zayn as one of the top performers in WWE's developmental system.

Sami Zayn made his main roster debut in 2015 and established himself as a top-tier performer, winning the Intercontinental Championship and engaging in memorable feuds with the likes of Cesaro, Chris Jericho, and Braun Strowman.

In recent years, Zayn has become one of WWE's most intriguing characters, portraying a paranoid and conspiracy-minded heel who is convinced that there is a huge conspiracy against him. Zayn has continued to deliver standout performances in the ring, most notably in his series of matches against long-time friend and on-screen rival, Daniel Bryan.

Throughout his career, Sami Zayn has been known for his incredible work rate, ability to connect with audiences, and willingness to take risks in the ring. He has also been a vocal advocate for causes he believes in, using his public persona to raise awareness about issues such as the Syrian refugee crisis and environmentalism.