Sami Zayn Survives Against Daniel Bryan, Retains IC Title
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Sami Zayn didn’t seem too happy about having to face off against Daniel Bryan for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but he shocked the world at WrestleMania 36, coming away with the win thanks to some help from his partners once again.
🔉🔉🔉 ON.@WWEDanielBryan is hitting @SamiZayn with everything he's GOT in this #ICTitle Match! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/aE7hShUF5z
— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2020
After taking some time to start the match, Zayn and Bryan quickly got into it, going back-and-forth while Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Drew Gulak all got into it outside of the ring. Late int he match, Cesaro and Nakamura attacked Gulak from behind, allowing Zayn and Bryan to be alone in the ring. As Bryan attempted to dive off the top rope, Zayn landed a brutal kick to him, which he then followed with a quick pin.
A PICTURE PERFECT victory for The #ArtistCollective's @SamiZayn! #AndStill #ICTitle #WrestleMania @WWECesaro @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/NSVsFbTaxf
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 5, 2020
For a brief recap on how the match ended, check out below, and make sure to follow along with our live coverage of WrestleMania 36:
Bryan sends Zayn out of the ring. Suicide dive by Bryan. Bryan missile dropkicks Zayn. Bryan blasts Zayn with crossface strikes. Bryan dropkicks Zayn in the corner. Zayn clotheslines Bryan. Zayn lights Bryan up with a few strikes. Bryan fires up and floors Zayn with a clothesline. Yes kicks by Bryan. Bryan traps Zayn’s hands and stomps on his head. Cesaro and Nakamura attack Gulak from behind. Bryan dives off the top right into the Helluva Kick. Zayn pins Bryan.