Sami Zayn spoke to Cathy Kelley in a RAW “Digital Exclusive” following his victory over Ivar last night on WWE RAW.
Since Bronson Reed attacked Zayn after the match, WWE later announced that the two men will compete in the gauntlet match on next week’s show for a shot at GUNTHER’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On how he feels after the attack by Bronson Reed: “Yeah, not great, got the wind knocked out of me pretty bad. Twice, actually, in a row. So I’m just struggling to catch my breath right now, sorry. I guess I should be angry, and a part of me is, but maybe not as angry as I normally would be or maybe should be, and just WWE is a ride. You know what I mean? It’s feast or famine, I have certainly feasted in my day, and I’ve starved in my day. Well, right now, I’m eating again. I’m eating, and next week, in this gauntlet match, I am going to eat, I am going to devour anything that comes in my way! I am gonna devour the opportunity because that’s what’s hard to come by around here, opportunities!”
On next week being the most important match of his career: “Just when you think you’ve secured your spot or your legacy, you know, whatever, the curveballs just never stop, and I don’t take it for nothing. And I said this earlier, but I’ve had a lot of important matches in my career. Well, they’re all behind me. Right now, the most important match of my career is next week. The next match is the most important match of my career because history’s waiting for me on the other side. So, yeah, that’s where I’m at. That’s where my head’s at right now.”
Next week’s Gauntlet Match will feature Zayn, Reed, Shinsuke Nakamura, Chad Gable, and JD McDonagh. The winner will go on to challenge GUNTHER at WrestleMania 40.
The upcoming edition of Monday Night RAW will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on March 11.
Sami Zayn Sets Sights on WrestleMania Opportunity After Attack by Bronson Reed
In a recent interview with Cathy Kelley on a RAW “Digital Exclusive,” Sami Zayn opened up about his feelings following his victory over Ivar on WWE RAW. The conversation took an interesting turn when Zayn addressed the attack by Bronson Reed after the match. WWE later announced that Zayn and Reed would compete in a gauntlet match on next week’s show for a shot at GUNTHER’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40.
Zayn expressed his physical discomfort after the attack, stating that he had the wind knocked out of him twice in a row. Despite this, he remained resilient and determined to seize the opportunity presented to him. Zayn acknowledged the unpredictable nature of WWE and compared it to a rollercoaster ride, with moments of both feast and famine. He emphasized his hunger for success and vowed to devour anything that stands in his way during the gauntlet match.
When asked about the significance of next week’s match, Zayn admitted that it holds immense importance in his career. He reflected on the notion that just when one believes they have secured their spot or legacy, unexpected challenges arise. Zayn recognized that all his past important matches are now behind him, and the upcoming gauntlet match is now the most crucial moment of his career. He believes that history awaits him on the other side of this match and is fully focused on the task at hand.
The gauntlet match, scheduled for next week, will feature Zayn, Reed, Shinsuke Nakamura, Chad Gable, and JD McDonagh. The winner of this intense competition will earn the opportunity to challenge GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40.
Fans can look forward to an action-packed edition of Monday Night RAW, set to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on March 11. The event promises to deliver thrilling matches and captivating storylines as WWE Superstars vie for their chance at WrestleMania glory.
Sami Zayn’s determination and resilience in the face of adversity make him a formidable contender in the upcoming gauntlet match. As the road to WrestleMania 40 unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate the clash between Zayn and Reed, as well as the subsequent showdown between the gauntlet match winner and GUNTHER. The stage is set for an unforgettable night of wrestling excellence and the crowning of a new Intercontinental Champion.