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Backstage Reaction to Sami Zayn's WWE Championship Win Revealed

Widespread positive backstage reaction followed Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship victory at Night of Champions. Initial plans reportedly considered a shorter reign for Zayn.

Hamza AwanBy Hamza AwanFounder & Editor
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Sami ZaynWWE ChampionshipNight of ChampionsBackstage ReactionCody RhodesBrock LesnarKevin OwensJohn Cena

Talent within WWE, both active and those outside the company, expressed happiness regarding Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship. Initial backstage discussions had reportedly considered a shorter reign for Zayn and had discussed Brock Lesnar as a potential opponent before SummerSlam. However, these plans shifted when Oba Femi utilized his King of the Ring opportunity for a Hell in a Cell match against Lesnar.

Following the match, Kevin Owens and John Cena extended their congratulations to the new champion. In the championship bout itself, Cody Rhodes delivered two Cross Rhodes before securing a victory via a sudden roll-up pinfall, a moment Michael Cole described as a "miracle.".

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I'm Hamza Awan, founder of The Final Bell. I cover WWE with verified reporting, fan polls, and analysis written for people who actually watch the shows — not for algorithms. More about Hamza

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