Backstage note on Sami Zayn regaining WWE Championship
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Key Points:
- Sami Zayn won the WWE Championship by defeating CM Punk on the September 11 episode of SmackDown in Mexico City, a decision that surprised many within WWE.
- Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer noted that while not everyone agreed with Zayn's title win, the reasons behind it will become clear and make sense in the end.
- WWE has been setting up multiple challengers for Zayn, including Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Balor, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton, to build anticipation around his reign.
- Zayn entering the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia as champion helps avoid booking complications involving Roman Reigns and CM Punk.
- This title change marks the fifth WWE Championship switch in 2023, with the belt moving between Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk throughout the year.
