Sami Zayn is an accomplished Canadian grappler of Syrian descent. Born on July 12, 1984, in Laval, Quebec, he comes from a Syrian Muslim family that immigrated to Canada before his birth. Due to his heritage, he is proficient in several languages, including Arabic, French, and English.
Zayn stepped into the ring for the first time as Stevie McFly with the FLQ promotion. He later adopted the moniker El Generico, performing for various wrestling federations, including the International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS), Chikara, Ring of Honor (ROH), Dragon Gate Japan Pro-Wrestling, DDT Pro-Wrestling, EVOLVE Wrestling, Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW).
After honing his skills in multiple independent promotions, Zayn inked a multi-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in January 2013, officially joining the NXT roster. He eventually made his way to the main roster and is part of the Raw brand as of February 2025.
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How many Titles has Sami Zayn won in WWE?
Sami Zayn won seven titles in WWE, the NXT Championship (1 time), the WWE Intercontinental Championship (4 times), WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (1 time), and the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (1 time) in WWE as of February 2025 as reported by Cagematch. Sami Zayn won the Intercontinental Championship by defeating Braun Strowman at the 2020 Elimination Chamber, marking his first title after being drafted to the main roster. Since then, he has claimed this prestigious title three more times.
| Championships | Won at | Lost at | Defenses | Days Held |
| WWE NXT Championship | WWE NXT Takeover: R Evolution (2014) | WWE NXT TakeOver: Rival (2015) | Two | 62 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (First time) | WWE Elimination Chamber (2020) | WWE WrestleMania 36 | One | 65 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (Second time) | WWE Clash Of Champions (2020) | 22.12.2020 | Three | 86 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (Three-time) | 11.02.2022 | 04.03.2022 | One | 21 Days |
| WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship with Kevin Owens (SmackDown × RAW Tag Team Championship) | WWE WrestleMania 39 | WWE Payback 2023 | Six | 154 Days |
Sami Zayn Championships Outside of WWE
| Promotions | Championships | Days Held |
| Monteregie Wrestling Federation (MWF) | MWF Provincial Champion (as Stevie McFly) | 210 Days |
| MWF Provincial Champion (2x) (as Stevie McFly) | 411 Days | |
| International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS) | IWS World Heavyweight Championship (as Stevie McFly) | <1 Day |
| IWS World Tag Team Championship | Not Disclosed | |
| IWS World Heavyweight Champion (2x) (as El Generico) | 35 Days | |
| Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) | PWG Tag Team Champion (as El Generico) | 56 Days |
| PWG World Tag Team Champion (2x) (as El Generico) | 98 Days | |
| PWG World Champion (as El Generico) | 155 Days | |
| PWG World Tag Team Champion (3x) (as El Generico) | 90 Days | |
| PWG World Tag Team Champion (4x) (as El Generico) | 58 Days | |
| PWG World Tag Team Champion (5x) (as El Generico) | 335 Days | |
| PWG World Champion (2x) (as El Generico) | 147 Days | |
| Ring of Honor (ROH) | ROH World Tag Team Champion (as El Generico) | 203 Days |
| ROH World Television Champion (as El Generico) | 48 Days | |
| North Shore Pro Wrestling (NSPW) | NSPW Championship (as El Generico) | 85 Days |
| Britannia Wrestling Promotions (BWP) | PWI: BWP World Catchweight Champion (as El Generico) | <1 Day |
| DDT Pro Wrestling | DDT Extreme Championship (as El Generico) | 106 Days |
| KO-D Openweight Championship (as El Generico) | 84 Days | |
| Westside Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) | wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship (as El Generico) | 85 Days |
| STHLM Wrestling | STHLM Wrestling Champion (as El Generico) | 62 Days |
| Puerto Rico Wrestling Association (PRWA) | PRWA Caribbean Championship | Not Disclosed |
Sami Zayn Accomplishments
| Organisations | Achievements |
| World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) | NXT Superstar of the Year (2014) |
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) | Feud of the Year (2010) vs. Kevin Steen |
| Feud of the Year (2023) with Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline | |
| Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Memorial Award (2020) | |
| Best Gimmick (2022) | |
| Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) | Best storyline of the year (2022) – part of The Bloodline |
| WWE Bumpy Award | Social Moment of the Half-Year (2021) |
| WWE on Fox | Fans' Choice Award - Best Social Media Presence (2022) |
| The Baltimore Sun | WWE Match of the Year (2016) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT TakeOver: Dallas |
| Association de Lutte Féminine | Sensational Sherri Memorial Cup Tournament with LuFisto (2007) |
| Chikara | Rey de Voladores (2011) |
| DDT Pro-Wrestling / Union Pro Wrestling | Best Foreigner Award (2012) |
| Elite Wrestling Revolution | Elite 8 Tournament (2004) |
| The New York Post (NY Post) | Storyline of the Year (2022) part of The Bloodline |
| Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | Battle of Los Angeles (2011) |
| Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament (2010) – with Paul London | |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) | Faction of the Year (2022) – The Bloodline |
| Feud of the Year (2023) vs. The Bloodline | |
| Ranked No. 12 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2024 | |
| Ring of Honor (ROH) | Match of the Decade (2010s) vs. Kevin Steen at Final Battle 2012: Doomsday |
| SoCal Uncensored (website) | Match of the Year (2006) vs. PAC, November 18, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla |
| Match of the Year (2007) vs. Bryan Danielson, July 29, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | |
| Most Outstanding Wrestler (2006, 2007) | |
| Tag Team of the Year (2006) with Quicksilver | |
| Wrestler of the Year (2007) | |
| Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) | 16 Carat Gold Tournament (2012) |
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Is Sami Zayn a Grand Slam Champion?
No, Sami Zayn is reportedly not a Grand Slam Champion in the WWE. He has won seven titles but hasn't fulfilled the criteria to become a Grand Slam Champion.
FAQ's On Sami Zayn Championship
A. Sami Zayn has been with WWE since January 2013.
A. Sami Zayn reportedly has won a total of seven championships in WWE.
A. Sami Zayn defeated Gunther at the WrestleMania 40 for the Intercontinental Championship.
A. Yes, Sami Zayn reportedly is a Syrian Muslim.
A. Yes, Sami Zayn is reportedly a vegan.
