WWE’s Monday Night RAW set the stage for a thrilling showdown at WrestleMania 40, as Sami Zayn emerged victorious in a six-man gauntlet match to earn a shot at the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther.
The intense matchup featured Zayn, Chad Gable, Shinsuke Nakamura, ‘Big’ Bronson Reed, Ricochet, and JD McDonagh of Judgment Day. Ricochet, the former titleholder whom Gunther dethroned in June 2022, kicked off the action, facing off against McDonagh. Ricochet managed to pin McDonagh, but Bronson Reed halted his momentum.
Enter Sami Zayn, the fourth entrant in the match, who wasted no time making his mark. Zayn eliminated Reed, followed by Nakamura and Chad Gable. By doing this, he secured his place as the rightful challenger to Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship.
With tensions running high and the stakes higher than ever, all eyes are now on WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. Here, Sami Zayn looks to etch his name in the annals of WWE history by dethroning Gunther, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history.
Sami Zayn earns big singles match at WrestleMania 40
WrestleMania 39 marked a significant milestone for Sami Zayn with his tag team victory alongside longtime ally Kevin Owens. However, their journey to this year’s grandest stage has been challenging.
For months, Zayn has vocalized his aspirations of attaining WWE gold, emphasizing his steadfast resolve to claim the prestigious title. From losing opportunities at events like Elimination Chamber to questioning his path to WrestleMania 40, Zayn’s road has been anything but easy.
Sami Zayn’s relentless pursuit of championship glory in the WWE has reached a pivotal juncture as he prepares for a high-stakes showdown at WrestleMania 40. Despite facing numerous setbacks and challenges, Zayn’s unwavering determination has led him to a monumental opportunity to dethrone the reigning Intercontinental Champion, Gunther.
Zayn’s path to WrestleMania 40 now stands clear as he sets his sights on the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history, Gunther. The latter’s impressive reign has spanned 640 days since capturing the Intercontinental Championship on June 10, 2022.
