Upon signing with WWE in 2013 and taking on the ring name Sami Zayn, he began wrestling without a mask in WWE's developmental brand NXT, eventually winning the NXT Championship. After being promoted to the main roster, he would become a four-time Intercontinental Champion.

On August 28, 2020, Sami Zayn returned with his own title belt, claiming to be the legitimate champion as he was never defeated. WWE did not recognize Zayn as champion; however, this led to the following match to determine the undisputed champion.

Since its inception in September 1979, the Intercontinental Championship has been held by WWE's greatest Superstars, including WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson, The Rock, Ultimate Warrior, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H.

Apr 7, 2024 · At WWE WrestleMania XL, Sami Zayn ended Gunther’s historic reign as the Intercontinental Champion. The Ring General entered Philadelphia as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in company history. The big Austrian defeated Ricochet for the title way back on the June 10th, 2022 edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

Mar 12, 2024 · WWE Superstar Sami Zayn is no stranger to winning Gauntlet Matches. Back in December 2021, The Underdog from the Underground won a 12-man Christmas Gauntlet Match and proceeded to challenge...

Apr 7, 2024 · Sami Zayn defies the odds and defeats Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WWE WrestleMania 40. The finish saw Sami Zayn hit Gunther with multiple Heluva kicks to score the...

Apr 7, 2024 · Sami Zayn ended the longest Intercontinental Championship reign in WWE history as he defeated GUNTHER. The heated match was built around Sami Zayn’s underdog status as an outmatched challenger...

Apr 7, 2024 · Sami Zayn defeated GUNTHER tonight at WWE WrestleMania 40 to capture the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The match took place immediately prior to the show's main event and lasted just...

Aug 5, 2024 · At WWE SummerSlam, Bron Breakker beat Sami Zayn to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The loss ended Zayn’s reign at 118 days.

In a stunning moment of glory, Sami Zayn becomes the new Intercontinental Champion, ending The Ring General's historic reign. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania.