At WWE Elimination Chamber 2023, Sami Zayn came within a fraction of a second of becoming the new Universal Champion. In an action-packed night, Roman Reigns thrillingly retained his title against Zayn and emerged victorious at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The ending was not without controversy, as Jimmy Uso’s interference allowed Reigns to take control of the match. Read on to find out more about this memorable event!
At the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, two of WWE’s biggest stars competed for the Universal Championship title. The match between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn was an intense back-and-forth affair that had the crowd on their feet throughout.
Reigns and Zayn went full force from bell to bell, trading blows and testing each other’s strength. Zayn looked to be gaining an edge at one point, but Reigns would not be denied as he displayed his superior speed and agility to stay ahead of his opponent.
Things took a turn when Reigns backed himself into the corner with the referee in front of him, which gave Zayn enough time to hit him with a devastating Helluva Kick, seemingly pinning Reigns for the win. However, Jimmy Uso appeared, interfered with a Superkick and Uso Splash on Zayn, and nullified the pinfall.
The match continued, and eventually, Reigns would retain his title after punishing Zayn with several chair shots before connecting with a spear. Even though Zayn had come close to winning, Reigns’ experience proved to be too much in the end as he walked away from Montreal, still being acknowledged as king.
Sami Zayn came within a fraction of a second of becoming the Universal Champion at WWE Elimination Chamber 2023, but ultimately it was Roman Reigns who emerged victorious. Although controversial interference from Jimmy Uso gave Reigns the upper hand, it was still a thrilling match that showcased both men’s skill and athleticism. Thanks to Kevin Owens’ timely arrival, Zayn was spared from further post-match punishment and delivered the final blow with a Helluva Kick to give the Montreal crowd something to cheer about. It remains to be seen if Zayn will get another chance at glory, but one thing is sure – fans are in for an exciting ride.
