Sami Zayn has addressed the long-standing question of whether he should have emerged victorious against Roman Reigns during their high-profile clash at the 2023 Elimination Chamber. Reflecting on that pivotal moment, the 42-year-old wrestling star admitted he believes he should have won, though he acknowledged that the surrounding circumstances and narrative trajectory were unique at the time. That resulted in a match between the two at Elimination Chamber in 2023 which Zayn lost.
The current Undisputed WWE Champion endured significant challenges during his tenure with The Bloodline. After aligning with the group, his eventual betrayal of Reigns set the stage for their championship encounter in 2023, which ultimately ended in defeat for Zayn. Speaking during an appearance on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast, Zayn provided his perspective on the creative direction of that period. In 2023, he was a part of the Bloodline and later turned on Roman Reigns. Zayn is the current Undisputed WWE Champion and he had to go through a lot of hardships to get to where he is at right now.
Beyond his individual match, Zayn shared his thoughts on the wider Bloodline saga. He characterized the development of that storyline as somewhat ridiculous, noting how seamlessly the various elements coalesced to create one of the most successful phases of his career in the promotion.
Looking ahead, Zayn is scheduled to face Roman Reigns once again at the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event, which is set to be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next month. This match serves as the latest chapter in their long-standing professional rivalry.
