Sami Zayn Championship

Last Modified Mar 1, 2025 12:57 GMT
Sami Zayn Championship
Sami Zayn

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 (one time), the WWE Intercontinental Championship (four times), the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (one time), and the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (one 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 DefensesDays Held
WWE NXT ChampionshipWWE NXT Takeover: R Evolution (2014)WWE NXT TakeOver: Rival (2015)Two62 Days
WWE Intercontinental Championship (First time)WWE Elimination Chamber (2020)WWE WrestleMania 36One65 Days
WWE Intercontinental Championship (Second time)WWE Clash Of Champions (2020)22.12.2020Three86 Days
WWE Intercontinental Championship (Three-time)11.02.202204.03.2022One21 Days
WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship with Kevin Owens (SmackDown × RAW Tag Team Championship)WWE WrestleMania 39WWE Payback 2023 Six154 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 ChampionshipNot 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 WrestlingSTHLM Wrestling Champion (as El Generico)62 Days
Puerto Rico Wrestling Association (PRWA)PRWA Caribbean ChampionshipNot 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 AwardSocial Moment of the Half-Year (2021)
WWE on FoxFans' Choice Award - Best Social Media Presence (2022)
The Baltimore SunWWE Match of the Year (2016) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT TakeOver: Dallas
Association de Lutte FéminineSensational Sherri Memorial Cup Tournament with LuFisto (2007)
ChikaraRey de Voladores (2011)
DDT Pro-Wrestling / Union Pro WrestlingBest Foreigner Award (2012)
Elite Wrestling RevolutionElite 8 Tournament (2004)
The New York Post (NY Post)Storyline of the Year (2022) part of The Bloodline
Pro Wrestling GuerrillaBattle 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 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.

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