Sami Zayn on CM Punk, WWE Creative, the 'Triple H Era', his wife on TV, connection with fans & more!
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2024
- One of my favourite people to interview! Loved chatting with Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn who talks about his massive win over Gunther at WrestleMania, how his wife Khadijah feels about being on WWE TV, his true feelings about CM Punk, the connection he has with the fans, the creative differences in this new 'Triple H Era', Chad Gable and much, much more!
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Sami’s heart is comparable to the feelings that mick foley and Eddie Guerrero conveyed to fans where you FEEL them more than others
I'll say it now. Sami Zayn is what all wrestlers should strive to be. Not taking themselves too seriously, just going out there, having fun, and putting on a good show.
Sami to me is this generations mick foley, not necessarily the same wrestling style but like he said it’s the heart, and you just genuinely like the person, he reminds me of mick in a lot of ways
Such a good take
Yes and I would like him to do “Hot Ones”
I was just watching his gable match and man if Hbk and mick foley had a kid it would be Sami he reminded so much of those guys I can’t explain it
Sami is God
He is the guy who got Reigns over more so then anyone else. Much like Foley did for sting, Vader, undertaker, HHH, rock, edge, Orton etc,
I love Sami…he’s the best at selling and recognizing the blow that just “landed” and selling the struggle to succeed. I think he’s one of the best wrestlers working today.
I knew Sami/Gunther was gonna be special because nobody takes a beating like Sami and nobody hands one out like Gunther. It brought out my inner six year old, just cheering my favorite to win, silencing my inner "smart mark."
He is the Foley of our generation so he comes with all the wrestling talent that Mick unfortunately didn't have(it didn't matter cause Foley is god regardless). I would love to see Sami win the main belt on Raw and the goofs at the other company have it leaked via Schiovani beforehand lmao
This guy listened to Bully on Bischoffs podcast lollllll
@@jabrondestoroyahFoley is not God, but he's pretty damn good. And I deserve this shot at The Rock!!!
@@jabrondestoroyah what goofs are they then AEW FANS
Nobody in wrestling "struggles" like Sami Zayn. He has it down to a science in his in-ring storytelling.
Meh his match against Gunther was ass
@@BradBrad-ff6hq bro hating just to hate
@@BDGRtheDryW4ter right cause it’s not like the match was weird as hell, go keep kissing Sami’s balls
Hey bully
im glad that the wrestlers are doing interviews like this instead of the interview backstage in WWE.
Clean slate, lets just start over. 🤗🤗
Good to see there are still grown up Wrestlers, no just physically but mentally as well, who can work TOGETHER and co-exist. 👌👌
He definitely made the bloodline storyline go to its peak when he was involved
"It's still real to her dammit" !!! 😂
It's also real to me darned!!!
For as long as I’ve been a fan of Sami he brings such a chill vibe. Always enjoy listening to him.
I really like how he approached to deal with punk returning. A lot of people have grudges and everyone has a different way of treating it. His is probably the best for maintaining a professional work relationship. Just have that conversation clear whatever it is that bothered you, let the other guy have their say, bury the hatchet and move on. That’s how the locker room doesn’t go into mess because of personal grudges. I think even punk has matured a lot after having those experiences in the past to try and make a peace with people who have a problem with him being back. If he has to survive here he needs to change and he is definitely showing that. It’s a win-win for everyone if they can work their differences out and work together.
Sami Zayn is this generation's Mick Foley. That's why he's able to get over
Yea right
@@jaimep3432It’s true tho. Sami really is this generation’s Foley. Not just in look but kinda in character and how he was able to get so over with the crowd. A lot of people make this comparison.
Sami Zayn is my fabourite wrestler of all time. Is it because I'm from Montreal? ... Yes. But he's so talented at everything he does, the passion in what he says, just a geniune dude starting to talk friendly to the interviewer not even knowing if the cameras are on. What a great dude, great talker, great actor and performer. Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens, CM Punk and Rey Mysterio are my top 4 and Zayn top 1
who’s your daddy Montreal?!
I’m a Jean Claude Van-Marne guy myself
wow you must really be a fan if your admitting in public to be from Montreal!
Sami Zayn being your favorite of all time is a disgrace.
Sami reminds me so much of Mick Foley with his ability to get sympathy. He’s just got that x factor. Bryan Danielson was great at getting sympathy and connecting to people during his ascension, but he never reminded me of Foley the way Sami does. Maybe the Bloodline stuff reminded me of Foley getting betrayed by the Corporation that connects the two in my mind.
For me Danielson looks like a pro wrestler and always did. Foley and Sami look like ordinary people and use it to form their connection
@@siriusb22That's exactly what I see in Sami too, an ordinary-looking 218 lbs(or whatever he weighs) guy who doesn't belong in the ring, and then you see him perform when he's not getting pounded into the mat, the ultimate "underdog" character.
Love Sami
Did you know that Sami has a medical assistance company that provides health care to those in Siria and Yemen without access to the care they need? He really is a good dude.
As a former wrestler, you learn to read people, and I've never met Sami/ El Generico but to me he seems like a really good guy.
I loved when Sami's wife told Gunther "It's over!" 😂
This made me love Sami even more
Sami Zayn is great. Period.
I think Sami Zayn and Jey Uso feud over the Intercontinental championship will be epic and maybe Jey Uso finally win his first singles championship even if it's going to a shortest reign ever❤😂
9:40 : CM Punk Talk.
Thank u
Goat 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Thanks ❤
can someone explain the beef? I never knew they didnt like each other of course I am aware alot of people dislike cm punk
@@zurlac9548Punk told KO that he shouldn't wrestle on a shirt and get fit if he wanted to be a main eventer. And also, KO and Sami are the Young Bucks best friends.
Edit: The shirt story was on 2004 in ROH, if I remember correctly.
Sami seems like an absolute Prince!
I love you Sami, I really appreciate how real u keep things. Not being all about kayfabe like other performs
I just love Sami Zayn ❤ He comes across as a very nice person.
The bloodline was at it's peak with Sami a part of it.❤
In my opinion Sami is over bcuz he sells like no no other. While he registers the emotions of the match to get the greatest crowd reaction.
You listened to the bully Ray in bischoff's podcast, didn't you??😂Yes, Sami is the best when it comes to playing the underdog in the match. His registration and the way he is struggling throughout the match is the best part of his matches.
Sami your wife is beautiful and lovely and you little one is so stinkin cute
10:18 maybe Seth Rollins and Kevin & whoever else has a problem can take notes . LET THAT SHIT GO! Talk it out like grown ass men and keep it moving !“ I’m mad at what you did 15 years ago” HAAA do you know how crazy that sounds ?
Rollins doesn't actually have a problem with Punk, he's maintaining like he does because it keeps people interested in a fued in the future
Should have asked him about bringing back the turnbuckle brainbuster, in his match with Gunther!
His character now is realistic much better than his older character
- King 💎
I once saw a fan vid of Sami standing up to a homophobic fan. It’s hard to understand, for straight people, how much that means to people like me ❤️✊🏻
was the person afraid of homosexuals?
@@TheSwordofTruth412you're a funny guy
@Vasegaard99 😆 well he said he was homophobic. Phobias mean irrational fear.
@@TheSwordofTruth412 irrational fear, hate, or revulsion in general
@@TheSwordofTruth412homophobia means irrational fear OR aversion to gay people
In most cases it’s an aversion to gay people
In general phobia can typically also be used for hating something
A lot of homophobes are kinda irrationally scared of gay people though funny enough
I think it's good for them to not let their kids watch - like he said - you can show him "See? I'm okay" but that's this time. I think Steve Austin said his kids had just gone to bed a few moments before his neck was broken. So it's easy when they're just putting on a show but shit gets real without a warning. What he said about Punk is spot on. There's no point harbouring anything because Punk isn't worth it. If he knows he's still under your skin, he feeds off of that and he doesn't deserve even a black cloud.
.... _This was cool._
I found hilarious how when he talks being negative/angry he uses Vince’s voice
Sami not showing the Gable turn:
"I don't even know if that's PG." -Sami
Why what happened between him and punk before. ?
Not sure. But I know that him and Kevin Owens are friends with the Young Bucks.
Nobody knows. They have been cool with each other for years long after the little incident Punk and KO (before anyone claims thats the reason)
Punt at 45 is an acquired taste. Think of that same guy at 25-30.
Colt Cabana and Punk were being sued by WWE (really WWE’s doctor) for a podcast and Colt had a dinner with KO and Sami. Punk saw it as betrayal, as he didn’t trust anyone from WWE at the time.
More to do with both Sami & KO are very good friends with the Elite especially the Bucks. So there may have been tension between them when it comes to Punk dissing on friends of Sami.
This randomly popped up in my recommended list, Love Sami so watched the whole interview not sure who the guy doing the interview with him is but he does seem very uninterested and getting though his list of questions :/
Ong no ones been calling it paul levesque era except for people at wwe it’s the renaissance era
When I think Sami Zayn, I think '"heart". So he might be oonto something with his theory.
Sami is easily one of favorites..he always makes you feel Usee lol 😅
“Yes and No” as my aunt midge would say.
Good interview
That's good that he shields his son from that because it takes until you're a teenager to not be affected even by kayfabe. I was 13 watching Scott Hall tase Goldberg and I was affected. When you're a kid it's harder to suspend belief even if you know in the back of your mind that it's scripted.
Why things were off between punk and sami?(
What was the issue between Sami and Punk he alluded to?
How did a guy who looks like cashier at GameStop beat Gunther clean?? Come on now HHH 😂
You don't like an underdog story?
They were telling a story. Sami was the underdog in the fight and Gunther ended up taking his eyes off the prize by taunting Sami’s wife. And then Sami pulled out a move he hasn’t pulled out since his ROH days (top rope brainbuster) which was his finisher in ROH. Also Sami’s look adds to his likability. The shaggy hair just works. Worked for Foley and Daniel Bryan and now it’s working for Sami.
Samy is the slimmer version of Mick Foley.
Roman,seth,drew,kevin owens,
Now sami
Is there anyone that punk hasn't rubbed the wrong way
Edit: Looks like I am better than punk at rubbing ppl the wrong way
In my opinion, in punk's 1st run in wwe,he was delusional about wwe holding him back & not considered as main event talent after being given MITB twice,434 day world title reign & match v taker at mania
Let's see how his 2nd run goes
Ambitious, brutally honest people tend to do that. I mean the veterans like him because they like the attitude he has and the female wrestlers like him because he's charismatic, and that's also probably the reason why he has a lot of fans. Charisma can get you really far
@@mma9869 every hall of fame vet you can think of. That’s who.
@mma9869 lol dude, he's a bad person and it's obvious. If everyone you've worked with says you're a bad person and a bully, its probably not your ambition. The brutally honest thing is literally a kayfabe character attribute. He straight edge and uses steroids periodically for example. This isn't hating on him but 9/10 ppl you work with can't be misreading your character as you get fired from company to company
@@kpimkpim349 he’s not a bad person. You’ll never convince everyone of that. “Everyone”? You conveniently gloss over the fact that more hall of famers and wrestlers in 2 lockerooms have given him credit for being giving and helping. You can’t say that about anyone else. Not edge, not Danielson- NOBODY gets more praise from those 3 demographics for contributing to the culture than CM Punk. You don’t like him cuz you don’t want to, you think it’s appropriate not to like him. That’s fine- but the reasons youre citing are disingenuous to several testimonies.
If he was so difficult, they wouldn’t have extended his contract when he wanted to leave in 2011. If he was so difficult, aew wouldn’t have wanted him. Fact is, you punk haters can’t give an answer for why you’re ok with his bosses treating him like shit. You just can’t. Is there anyone who didn’t like punk but also wouldn’t benefit if he wasn’t around? That Venn diagram is one circle.
@@kpimkpim349 btw….if I walk out of my job and MONTHS later you fire me AFTER telling consumers “ah he’s just on a break”- you didn’t really fire me. Yes, on paper sure, but the fact is he quit before they had the chance BOTH TIMES.
CM Punk clickbait in the title of the video is why I'm here
And I’m here because of Sami so what’s your point? Also it’s not clickbait because Sami does talk about CM Punk and that’s what the title of the video says.
I always wonder if those canadian wrestlers always use their on-screen "american" tv voice or have something more akin to that stereotypical canadian accent on their personal time (like the british actors when not in charcater)😁
what happpend with cm punk and sami and KO?
Absolutely nothing, which is why no one ever says anything.
It was just high school click crap where people were told to dislike others. It's behind them all now. They are too old to be clicky
They disliked each other in their time during ROH around 2005/06 before Punk went to WWE probably because of their ideological differences about wrestling. Sami wasn't this Sami before nor was Kevin Owens, Sami was a spot fest wrestler like the bucks with a mask, trying to be a lucha and Kevin Owens was a garbage can wrestler who bleeded and had chairs, ladders, glass and tables spot every match. And Punk being a straight forward confrontational dude, a veteran in ROH by that time, who tells things straight if he doesn't like it. Now, it's good to see that they have worked it out in wwe.
@@rjuniverse7289Did you just disrespect the legend El Generico? The guy who gave Sami a career only for Sami to pretend all of Generico’s moments were his?
Why is cm punk always the clickbait and a topic of discussion?
everyone knows Punk. They met in IWA in midsouth in 2002-2003 ish
Because people are passionate about punk one way or another, and can’t help but to click on things he’s invoked in.
Draws views
How the hell is this clickbait lmao an enticing title isn't always clickbait.
Because I would have never clicked on this video if that name wasn't mentioned 😅
How did Punk manage to piss off so many people below him on the card? What could he have done to make Sami or KO actually hate him?
I liked when the Gorilla dude said Finish Your Story
Don’t take that away from your kids sammy come on
I get what you mean but unfortunately him being a wrestler himself he has to educate his son otherwise he'll think his dad is really getting beat up. You wouldn't want that as a parent so rather let him know it's not real.
HOW HARD IS IT TO SPELL SOMEONES NAME RIGHT?!
@@Mysteryz-li2pw idk these people and neither do you, plus that's not even his real name. Breathe
@@theicekingonYT Nah bro it’s on like every single wrestling video I watch there is so many comments where they misspell someone’s name right. At first it was fine but now it’s crazy. Also what does knowing someone personally have to do with spelling they name right? That makes zero sense.
Time stamps please.
The modern day mick foley, can get anyone over
I’m glad it seems the locker has given punk a clean slate. But I would bet everything Punk is going to find a way to screw it up all over again
90 procent has beef with Punk? Sure Sami lol
This interview was kinda sad, I’m sure it wasn’t intentional but the interviewer didn’t seem to want to hold conversation at all, just on to the next question
Literally, all these places are using Punk to get views. And people swore Punk was a problem yet we see the place he left was clearly the problem. Everyone who deals with Punk in WWE say he’s been a joy to be around. It’s because fans and pro wrestlers alike all listen to a certain news letter dork and his ratings system too much. The goof who doesn’t know anything about wrestling but makes everything up. When you listen to clowns, you get a circus.
The problem was always the toxic fans. They immediately believe any rumor relating to him and turned on him instantly.
He attacked his coworker because he has a temper issue.hes definitely the problem.
@@jaimep3432he confronted his co-worker because the other co-worker wasn't listening to and bitching with the doctors and Tony Schiavone after his all in match. And They asked Punk to handle Jack. Punk had already warned Tony Khan, if he doesn't handle Jack Perry's situation, he won't like the way he handles it. He was asked to stay in aew by Tony Khan while he didn't want to any longer. Punk was a old school wrestler and that's how the wrestlers in old days handled the young arrogant ones if they don't listen to veterans and disrespect them. Tony did nothing while all this was happening right infront of him.
@@jaimep3432 cry me a river
It sucks how they just took Chad's angle and gave it to Sami. His whole feud wt GUNTHER was like 2 weeks, had little heat and the match was not on the level of Gable's.
My thoughts exactly, ending a significant title reign should be done to elevate talent - Sami's already at his peak and he was one of the top 10 over guys in WWE before the win, he's been given the IC champion for a fourth time now when Chad really needed this to get out of the midcard. Gable's handling the heel turn well but it doesn't have the same impact that the Mania win could've, I feel once this angle with Sami is over then he'll fall back down the card again and be resigned to being job fodder like Nakamura.
The only thing that sucked was the fact that the feud was only 2 weeks. I felt the same way going into it but Sami’s amazing entrance and the amazing story they told during the match somewhat made up for it but I still wasn’t sure how I felt about it being Sami. But the more and more time goes on the more and more I’m behind it and see why they did it. Sami’s doing an amazing job as IC champ and we got that amazing heel turn for Gable that we wouldn’t have gotten if Sami didn’t win the IC title. It’s also a huge burden to have dethroned Gunther which Sami can handle but Gable most likely would’ve crumbled. His heel turn was needed.
@@amirpourghoureiyan1637 The thing is tho they needed a big name who can handle the burden of dethroning Gunther. Which Sami definitely can but someone like Gable I don’t think could. They can still give Gable his moment. The next 1 on 1 match they have Gable can beat him using underhanded tactics and that makes Sami still look good while giving Gable his moment without it being a very big burden like dethroning Gunther was. And with making Sami still look good here and having him be the one to dethrone Gunther makes him look amazing enough to be in the world title picture where he belongs (gotta be another reason they choose him). I really hope they don’t turn him into a jobber like Nakamura. That would be so dumb to do to one of their biggest and most over/talented stars.
And yes this is Sami’s 4th run as IC champ but this is his first run with it as a babyface and it’s also his best run with it. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it at first but the more and more time that goes on the more I’m getting behind them choosing Sami. Sami is doing an amazing job as IC champ and we got that amazing heel turn from Gable that was not only needed but we never would’ve gotten if Sami didn’t dethrone Gunther (I prefer this heel turn angle far more then I would’ve a Mania win honestly). The build up to Mania between Sami and Gunther may have been little but Sami’s amazing entrance and the story they were telling during the match somewhat made up for it.
see, Rocky 3 is a great booking style.
A yummy vegan place ?
He's religious so this makes sense I guess they like banning stuff
I think you're find it's more because he's from the UK. They shield their kid's more from thing's that could affect them till they are more teenagers. Most people from the UK are like that but not all. They are considered more low class type of people.
Had to bring that into it huh...
@@Ahmed-og2jm just a fact bro
@@chriscollins550Sami is Canadian. Not part of the Uk
@ABD-pc3jf yes but he's family is Irish and also don't forget the people in Canada are more like the people from UK.
Sami can think what he wants but he’s never home so his kid probably watches whatever he pleases
The weird stuff he was talking about happened in the shower.
This is the problem with wrestling now days.......KeEp the Kfab and stay in charatcer.....
Punk still a bigger draw
I think that goes without saying 😂
He can draw on commentary since he will likely get injured if he faces Sami or anyone else
I mean no offense, but if he didnt there would be a problem I mean he’s been a star all the way back since ring of honor so you’re stating the obvious like that’s like me saying we all need to breath😂
Hhh is a bigger draw than Val Venus
Randy Orton is a bigger draw than Giovanni Vinci 😂
Helpful comment.
The views are from CM PUNK headline.
Not only CM Punk. I only watched it for Sami. I wouldn’t have watched it otherwise even if Punk was in the title. And I’m sure theirs lots of others that are like this as well.
Hope he shaves
This host is so unlikeable
Kids don't even watch wrestling anymore.
Are u sure about that?
Every wrestler seems traumatised to me.
Absolutely horrible career.
Not letting you’re kid watch wrestling is ignorant asf what if that’s his passion and you don’t even know it
We don’t care how Sami feel, sorry we want punk elites, Sami gonna have to go.
9 year old
Wtf happened between him and punk and kevin?? Any context?
Probably has something to do with Kevin and Sami being friends with the Bucks at PWG and ROH
they're friends with the bucks
I'm a donut I completely forget they all best pals lol cheers
Well KO and Punk had an issue back in ROH, Punk was upset that KO was wrestling in a shirt (yes seriously, that’s how grumpy Punk has ALWAYS been) then the whole Punk-Bucks stuff. So it makes sense.
Colt Cabana and Punk were being sued by WWE (really WWE’s doctor) for a podcast and Colt had a dinner with KO and Sami. Punk saw it as betrayal, as he didn’t trust anyone from WWE at the time.
I wish they kept Sami’s wife off screen
Why? She’s not causing any problems. She’s actually very good at like acting and whatnot. And it’s not like she’s there that much anyways. She’s hardly there in fact.
Also when she is there it helps with Sami’s story by making it feel more personal.
@@davidstratton696 I didn’t ask
@@BradBrad-ff6hq nobody cares if you asked anything loser, we can reply whenever we want to
@@BradBrad-ff6hqYour the one that put the original comment. If u don’t want people replying to u and correcting u then don’t comment. Anyone can reply to u and if u don’t want that then don’t comment. It’s not hard.
I clicked this because the video said Sami doesn't let his kid watch wrestling.. I just wanted to see THAT part 🤦♂️
I remember Sami winning the wXw Unified Title from Walter 12 years ago and the feeling in the arena was similar to his victory over Gunther (!!) at WrestleMania. I had goodebumps back then and even before that I was a big fan of Sami aka El. The IC Title belongs to him and I am thrilled to see what is in the future. Tbh, please not against KO 😇
I’ve lost respect for Sami and KO if they can be friends with literal Christian sociopaths
You don't sound unhinged
... at all.