In an emotionally charged episode of WWE Raw on September 9th, Sami Zayn made a powerful statement both in and out of the ring.
Sami Zayn appeared wearing a Calgary Flames jersey to pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically lost his life along with his brother Matthew in a recent accident involving an alleged drunk driver.
The night took an unexpected turn when WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart was interrupted by World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. Zayn, seizing the moment, challenged Gunther, though the champion declined. Speaking on WWE Raw Talk, Zayn reflected on the significance of the evening.
You actually caught me at a really strange time because I’m feeling really emotional, to be honest,
Zayn began, explaining his choice of attire. He continued:
To share the ring with [Bret Hart], he was my hero growing up. To share the ring with him in Calgary, the significance, it’s not lost on me.
Zayn’s encounter with Hart seemed to ignite a new fire within him.
Listening to him talk also kind of lit a fire under me. To hear him talk about what it meant to be a champion and a Canadian champion. Listening to him, I realised, man, we haven’t had that in a long time, and I want it to be me.
With renewed determination, Zayn set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship.
I want to honour his legacy. I want to honour the template that he laid out for guys like me. So Gunther’s got something that, as far as I’m concerned, it’s on borrowed time because I’m coming. I’m coming for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Which WWE Champion Believes Sami Zayn Will Be In The Hall Of Fame One Day?
WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker expressed that he believes Sami Zayn will one day be in the WWE Hall of Fame. Breakker spoke of Zayn’s various achievements in WWE such as Intercontinental and World Tag Team title reigns as well as main eventing WrestleMania 39 Night One.
H/t to Fightful.com