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WWE's Sami Zayn describes his new character work as a 'choose your own adventure' kind of thing in an interview with Fox News Digital.

It was a weekend to celebrate Sami Zayn.

Zayn, after more than a decade on the WWE main roster, finally won a world title when he pinned Cody Rhodes during their triple-threat match with Gunther at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. Zayn didn’t need any shenanigans or distractions from the outside. He pinned the "American Nightmare" and prompted a massive frenzy in Riyadh.

The triumph of Zayn now begs the question of what Rhodes does from here.

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Busted Open pointed out that it had been a while since Rhodes lost without distractions or interference. 

It just underscores the reign Rhodes has had over the WWE since he returned to the company at WrestleMania 38.

It’s been a strange 10 months or so for Rhodes. He defeated John Cena last August to regain the Undisputed WWE Championship. He dropped the title to Drew McInyre in January and then won it back nearly two months later. He held the title through WrestleMania 42 when he defeated Randy Orton in Night 1. He took the liberty of booking the Night of Champions triple threat himself to leave no doubt as to who the best WWE star is.

Sami Zayn wrestles Cody Rhodes during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)

Perhaps, a little shortsighted. Zayn is on top of the mountain and Rhodes is left stunned looking up at one of the men he counted out the most.

Zayn spoke to Fox News Digital before he won the championship at Night of Champions. He said he believed the win could be a "cultural moment."

"I think it’s kinda one of those things