Sami Zayn First Arab WWE Champion

Sami Zayn achieved a historic milestone by winning the WWE World Championship at the WWE Night of Champions 2026 event held in Riyadh, becoming the first Arab wrestler of Syrian descent to hold the title in over 40 years. The victory came after a triple-threat match against Cody Rhodes and Gunther. Zayn crowned his efforts after nearly 25 years of professional wrestling, affirming that he always remains a world champion in front of his fans in Riyadh. Sami Zayn is a Canadian citizen of Syrian origin, and he founded a charitable initiative to support Syrians. Saudi Arabia continues to host major sporting events as part of the Riyadh season.

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