Sami Zayn re-signs with WWE
Added 2022-01-20 16:11:37 +0000 UTCLast month, it was reported by Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there was backstage chatter that Sami Zayn re-signed with the WWE as his deal was coming due. Fightful Select has been able to confirm that Zayn did actually re-sign with WWE and is locked down for several more years. One person we talked to around that time said Zayn was kind of private about the negotiations, but that WWE made it clear they wanted to retain his services.
TVA Sports had reported that Zayn's deal was set to expire in late 2021, as was long-time friend and foe Kevin Owens' deal. Fightful Select reported that Owens signed a three-year deal with the company, though we haven't learned the length of Zayn's deal.
Zayn has been involved in a feud of late with Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, which looks to be poised for a Royal Rumble payoff. Zayn has been with WWE for the last nine years, signing with them in January 2013. Before ROH's hiatus, Fightful had been told by people in the company that there would have been interest in him. We've heard the same from All Elite Wrestling talent, but not officials, as we were told they won't discuss talent under contract.
Comments
He gets his tv time, he gets used, probably makes sense for him.
e d
2022-01-20 18:04:06 +0000 UTCCompletely agree. His 2014 NXT matches were some of my favorite matches of the 2010s. Since getting hurt and going heel, he's a completely different performer. Still entertaining as hell, but wow is he different in-ring.
Marc Joosten
2022-01-20 17:58:46 +0000 UTCGood for him.
Charles Lee Ray
2022-01-20 17:55:45 +0000 UTCHappy for him if he’s happy. Although I really wish he’d be a serious wrestler again someday
Elaquent
2022-01-20 17:05:33 +0000 UTCGlad he got that money, hate we can’t see him truly be himself in AEW though. Respect his decision though.
Travis Selvidge
2022-01-20 16:32:02 +0000 UTCBoo for the signing but thumbs up for the report. Thanks Fightful!
LinzeeBee
2022-01-20 16:22:24 +0000 UTCW for Sami
Jonatan Gomez
2022-01-20 16:17:12 +0000 UTCBummed that we'll never see peak Owens or Zayne again, but glad they're doing what's best for their families.
Dan Franks
2022-01-20 16:13:56 +0000 UTC
