Sami Zayn backed by surprising former WWE star following title win

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“I am really happy for the human being Rami to finally be awarded this position. I think it sends a good message to the future of pro wrestlers when they’re looking at career trajectories, decisions being made, perhaps subjecting themselves to things they don’t want to be involved in or do creatively. That there was a path for this guy who clearly was never figured into the major plans of these larger than life superstar people. He did it, and I think it sends the right message to young people getting involved in the business,” said Kross. (H/T: WrestleTalk)

Karrion Kross’s time in the promotion came to an end following his loss to Sami Zayn at SummerSlam 2025. The veteran is currently the reigning MLW World Heavyweight Champion.

Sami Zayn reveals heartfelt interaction with WWE legend John Cena

Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn recently shared what John Cena texted him following his title win at Night of Champions 2026.

In an interview with Don, Hahn, & Rosenberg on ESPN New York, Zayn shared that Cena congratulated him following the victory at the PLE. The champion disclosed that Cena praised him for doing things his own way.

“One of the things he said that also really touched me is just that, like, you know, this is genuinely earned, and I don’t want to throw out personal stuff that he said to me, but the thing that stuck to me is just that he said, ‘You really did it your way,'” he added.

You can check out the full interview in the video below:

It will be fascinating to see how long Sami Zayn can hang onto the Undisputed WWE Championship moving forward.