Sami Zayn shares a long and deep relationship on screen with former Universal Champion Kevin Owens. While Owens has betrayed Zayn on numerous occasions, he did bail out his friend and fellow Canadian from the ruins of The Bloodline. The bond between them was strong enough to break the shackles of Roman Reigns’ hypocrisy.
As we all know, WWE presents a scripted story-telling style but it often takes elements from real life. So fans wonder if the friendship between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens is beyond the wrestling ring.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn share a friendship beyond WWE
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The two superstars hail from Montreal and share a deep and significant friendship, both within and outside the world of professional wrestling. They first met on the independent wrestling circuit before their careers brought them to WWE.
Their friendship has played a crucial role in their on-screen personas in WWE. They have collaborated as allies and also clashed as bitter enemies, with their genuine friendship providing authenticity to their characters. Their rivalry in 2010 was considered the feud of the year by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are renowned for their exceptional wrestling abilities and captivating personalities. WWE used their camaraderie as friends and adversaries, resulting in numerous memorable matches and storylines within NXT and WWE.
Though they have many captivating storylines between them,. However, none came close to their recent storyline with The Bloodline.
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The Bloodline saga hit its peak with Zayn and Owens
Kevin Owens kept on feuding against Roman Reigns and The Bloodline while trying to bring The Honorary Uce Sami Zayn out of Roman Reigns’ kingdom. Finally, Zayn took on the side of his long-term friend to fight Reigns and his henchmen, The Usos. The battle ensued in the famous SoFi Stadium as the fan-favorite duo broke the supremacy of The Usos to become The Undisputed Tag Team Champions at the main event. It also marked the end of an arc for The Bloodline Saga.
Throughout the 20 years of their wrestling history, Owens and Zayn have become good friends. They often give reference to their past meetings during their promos as well. Hence, it is safe to say that they are friends in real life too.
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