Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther on Saturday to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion [1], [2].
The victory marks a career milestone for Zayn, who has spent more than a decade [3] with the company pursuing the top prize. By pinning Rhodes in the triple-threat match, Zayn ended a long series of unsuccessful attempts to secure the championship.
The event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Night of Champions 2026 [1], [2] card. The match featured a high-stakes dynamic between the three competitors, culminating in Zayn's successful pinfall of Rhodes [4], [5].
This win represents the 10th attempt [6] Zayn has made to capture the championship. His tenure with the organization has been characterized by a steady climb toward the main event scene, a journey that concluded with this victory in Saudi Arabia [1], [3].
Rhodes and Gunther both competed in the match but were unable to secure the victory [2], [4]. The result shifts the landscape of the company's championship picture as Zayn begins his reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion [5].
“Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther on Saturday to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion”
Zayn's ascent to the Undisputed WWE Championship validates a long-term narrative of persistence. By winning on his 10th attempt after more than ten years with the promotion, Zayn's victory signals a shift in the company's championship hierarchy and establishes him as a top-tier focal point for future storylines.
