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<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania</h2>
One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania Origins</h2>
WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s.

As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Evolution of WrestleMania</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation</b></h3>
Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin.

The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the '80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling.

Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country - New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition.

In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year.

However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity.

The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns.

This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt.

The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones</b></h3>
In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV.

WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania during the 2010s</b></h3>
The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey.
<h3 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania in the 2020s</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 36</b></h4>
WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 37</b></h4>
While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience.

This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 38</b></h4>
WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 39</b></h4>
In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania XL Event Details</h2>
<b>Event Name Change:</b> WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania.

<b>Venue:</b> This year's Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events.

<b>Duration:</b> Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Attractions of WrestleMania XL</h3>
<b>Interview Panels:</b> Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers.

<b>Gaming Tournament:</b> A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches.

<b>Live Podcast Recordings:</b> Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions.

<b>Meet-and-Greets:</b> Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available.

<b>Merchandise Store:</b> A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania's 40-year history.

WrestleMania

WrestleMania One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley. WrestleMania Origins WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s. As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name. Evolution of WrestleMania WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin. The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the &#8217;80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling. Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country &#8211; New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition. In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization. WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year. However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity. The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s. WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns. This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt. The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock. WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV. WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. WrestleMania during the 2010s The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey. WrestleMania in the 2020s WrestleMania 36 WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena. WrestleMania 37 While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience. This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year. WrestleMania 38 WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2. WrestleMania 39 In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes. WrestleMania XL Event Details Event Name Change: WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania. Venue: This year&#8217;s Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events. Duration: Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8. Attractions of WrestleMania XL Interview Panels: Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers. Gaming Tournament: A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches. Live Podcast Recordings: Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions. Meet-and-Greets: Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available. Merchandise Store: A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania&#8217;s 40-year history.

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[caption id="attachment_479316" align="alignnone" width="642"]<img class="wp-image-479316 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kevin-owens-2-1.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens on WWE SummerSlam" width="642" height="362" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Yanick Steen, better known to the WWE Universe as Kevin Owens, is a professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada, currently signed to the Raw brand of the WWE. Owens is widely regarded as one of the best talents of the modern era with his fan following almost assuming a cult status.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Coming from a humble background, Owens had to cut his teeth on the independent circuit before even dreaming of the bright lights of WWE. However, such was his dedication, that despite not knowing a word of English as a child due to his native language being French, he watched episodes of Raw to learn the language. Contrast that with today when he is considered one of the best talkers in all of sports entertainment.</p>


[caption id="attachment_451609" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-451609 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1170069748.jpg" alt="Owens during a Live event" width="1920" height="1280" /> MARCO POLO ORTOGAS, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES - 2019/09/20: WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens had a meet and greet session with the members of the media in Manila last September 20 to promote the upcoming WWE Live Event at the Araneta Coliseum later that night. (Photo by Dennis Jerome Acosta/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin began his career with the ring name Kevin Steen which gave him widespread popularity in the independent circuit. Along with his best friend Sami Zayn, he dominated the rosters of Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. He began his career in the year 2000 at the young age of 16.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">After years of dedication and hard work, WWE came calling. He was signed to the developmental brand of NXT in 2014. Owens is regarded as one of the cornerstones of modern NXT that converted the once redundant brand into a global force to reckon with.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-326902 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200729093656/960-71.jpg" alt="kevin owens" width="960" height="620" />
<p style="text-align: center">His run in NXT reached its zenith after he betrayed his long time friend Sami Zayn in pursuit of the NXT Championship. Owens became the Champion after an iconic rivalry with his fellow Canadian that kickstarted a heel run that took Owens to the stratosphere.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In fact, his main roster debut came even while he was still the NXT Champion. He answered the US Open challenge of the legendary John Cena and went on to defeat him for the United States Championship, something that shocked everyone and instantly made Owens a bonafide star.</p>


[caption id="attachment_451610" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-451610 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485075770.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens at SummerSlam" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens and Cesaro battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Owens would lose his NXT Championship after a great feud with Fin Balor, completely transitioning to the main roster. After struggling on the mid-card for some time post his Cena rivalry, Owens had his big moment in 2016 when he was handpicked by Triple H to win the WWE Universal Championship.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens had a career-defining rivalry with authority figure Shane McMahon. At one point in their rivalry, Kevin Owens was fired from WWE and even filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon. Finally, Owens defeated McMahon decisively and kicked him out of the WWE, establishing himself as a top babyface.</p>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-616440" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/120420211618233756Kevin Owens best-ms-gjwphktkvq.jpg" alt="" />
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">After defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36, ‘The Prizefighter’ set his eyes on WWE Universal Championship. However, Roman Reigns was still a force to reckoned with. The two heavyweights brawled during the ‘Thunderdome Era’.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Eventually, the two of them met at the Extreme Rules PPV in 2021 where Reigns was the eventual winner. After that defeat, Owens’ WWE contract was at its end and the WWE Universe speculated that the former WWE Champion would jump ship to AEW.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">However, Owens surprised everyone when he re-signed his WWE contract. Since his re-signing Owens has been a different force in the company. The 36-year-old superstar put his eyes on the WWE Championship. However, always found himself at the losing end.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Currently, Owens is in a tag team with his former opponent, Seth Rollins. The duo fights on the red brand and claims that they will soon become the Raw Tag Team Champions.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Stats</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-326898 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200729093541/raw_09122016mm_4461-scaled.jpg" alt="kevin owens" width="2560" height="1701" />
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens has <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Owens" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">won</a> numerous championships in the WWE and around the world. He is a one-time ROH World Champion and a one-time ROH tag team champion, while he is also a three-time PWG World Champion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In the WWE, Kevin Owens is a one-time NXT Champion, one-time Universal Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a three-time United States Champion.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Net Worth</h2>
[caption id="attachment_481678" align="alignnone" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-481678 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kevin-owens-4.jpg" alt="Kevin Owens" width="612" height="408" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens' <a href="https://www.wealthypersons.com/kevin-owens-net-worth-2020-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 net worth</a> is estimated to be around $15 million. However, there is a lack of any precise data.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens 2022 Foundations and Charity</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Kevin famously donated the proceeds that he earned from his WWE T-shirt to mental health charities in The United States and Canada.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">How To Contact Kevin Owens</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Here are the social media handles of Kevin Owens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Twitter - <a href="http://https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight?s=08">@FightOwensFight</a></p>

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<td style="text-align: center" width="110">Real Name</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="442">Kevin Yanick Steen</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Born</td>
<td style="text-align: center">May 7, 1984 (age 37)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6 ft 0 in (183 cm)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Weight</td>
<td style="text-align: center">266 lb (121 kg)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Parents</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Suzanne Steen, Terry Steen</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Nationality</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Canadian</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Married</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Spouse(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Karina Lamer (m. 2007)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Children</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2 (Élodie Leila, Owen Steen)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Ring name(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Kevin Owens, Kevin Steen</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Trained By</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Jacques Rougeau, Pierre Carl Ouellet, Serge Jodoin, Terry Taylor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Debut</td>
<td style="text-align: center">7th May 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Net Worth</td>
<td style="text-align: center">$15 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kevin Owens

NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Kevin Owens 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements Kevin Yanick Steen, better known to the WWE Universe as Kevin Owens, is a professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada, currently signed to the Raw brand of the WWE. Owens is widely regarded as one of the best talents of the modern era with his fan following almost assuming a cult status. Coming from a humble background, Owens had to cut his teeth on the independent circuit before even dreaming of the bright lights of WWE. However, such was his dedication, that despite not knowing a word of English as a child due to his native language being French, he watched episodes of Raw to learn the language. Contrast that with today when he is considered one of the best talkers in all of sports entertainment. MARCO POLO ORTOGAS, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES &#8211; 2019/09/20: WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens had a meet and greet session with the members of the media in Manila last September 20 to promote the upcoming WWE Live Event at the Araneta Coliseum later that night. (Photo by Dennis Jerome Acosta/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Kevin began his career with the ring name Kevin Steen which gave him widespread popularity in the independent circuit. Along with his best friend Sami Zayn, he dominated the rosters of Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. He began his career in the year 2000 at the young age of 16. After years of dedication and hard work, WWE came calling. He was signed to the developmental brand of NXT in 2014. Owens is regarded as one of the cornerstones of modern NXT that converted the once redundant brand into a global force to reckon with. His run in NXT reached its zenith after he betrayed his long time friend Sami Zayn in pursuit of the NXT Championship. Owens became the Champion after an iconic rivalry with his fellow Canadian that kickstarted a heel run that took Owens to the stratosphere. In fact, his main roster debut came even while he was still the NXT Champion. He answered the US Open challenge of the legendary John Cena and went on to defeat him for the United States Championship, something that shocked everyone and instantly made Owens a bonafide star. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens and Cesaro battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Owens would lose his NXT Championship after a great feud with Fin Balor, completely transitioning to the main roster. After struggling on the mid-card for some time post his Cena rivalry, Owens had his big moment in 2016 when he was handpicked by Triple H to win the WWE Universal Championship. Kevin Owens had a career-defining rivalry with authority figure Shane McMahon. At one point in their rivalry, Kevin Owens was fired from WWE and even filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against McMahon. Finally, Owens defeated McMahon decisively and kicked him out of the WWE, establishing himself as a top babyface. After defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36, ‘The Prizefighter’ set his eyes on WWE Universal Championship. However, Roman Reigns was still a force to reckoned with. The two heavyweights brawled during the ‘Thunderdome Era’. Eventually, the two of them met at the Extreme Rules PPV in 2021 where Reigns was the eventual winner. After that defeat, Owens’ WWE contract was at its end and the WWE Universe speculated that the former WWE Champion would jump ship to AEW. However, Owens surprised everyone when he re-signed his WWE contract. Since his re-signing Owens has been a different force in the company. The 36-year-old superstar put his eyes on the WWE Championship. However, always found himself at the losing end. Currently, Owens is in a tag team with his former opponent, Seth Rollins. The duo fights on the red brand and claims that they will soon become the Raw Tag Team Champions. Kevin Owens 2022 Stats Kevin Owens has won numerous championships in the WWE and around the world. He is a one-time ROH World Champion and a one-time ROH tag team champion, while he is also a three-time PWG World Champion. In the WWE, Kevin Owens is a one-time NXT Champion, one-time Universal Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a three-time United States Champion. Kevin Owens 2022 Net Worth NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens celebrates his victory over Cesaro at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Kevin Owens&#8217; 2022 net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. However, there is a lack of any precise data. Kevin Owens 2022 Foundations and Charity Kevin famously donated the proceeds that he earned from his WWE T-shirt to mental health charities in The United States and Canada. How To Contact Kevin Owens Here are the social media handles of Kevin Owens. Twitter &#8211; @FightOwensFight  Real Name Kevin Yanick Steen  Born May 7, 1984 (age 37)  Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)  Weight 266 lb (121 kg)  Parents Suzanne Steen, Terry Steen  Nationality Canadian  Marital Status Married  Spouse(s) Karina Lamer (m. 2007)  Children 2 (Élodie Leila, Owen Steen)  Ring name(s) Kevin Owens, Kevin Steen  Trained By Jacques Rougeau, Pierre Carl Ouellet, Serge Jodoin, Terry Taylor  Debut 7th May 2000  Net Worth $15 Million

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<h2>Sami Zayn 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
WWE has gone for the maniacs before, but no one pulls it off quite like Sami Zayn. ‘The Untouchable’ has been a massive crowd attraction for WWE and is a key part of the main roster today.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/all/2019/04/Sami_Zayn-bio--c1418ad5ede8c73e8dc5df623780d5bd.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />

His persona of an annoying yet capable star has really taken off with the crowd. Zayn pushes the limits of his character, which gets more and more cringe each day but does not fall over the edge.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

The in-your-face persona of Zayn has really made people enjoy his antics, and even though it doesn’t keep him in the serious part of things, he can not be taken lightly.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

[caption id="attachment_420623" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-420623 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201023192526/GettyImages-643891640-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1157" /> DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman (L) is attacked by Sami Zayn (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History</h2>
<h3>Early Career and Promotions</h3>
Sami Zayn worked hard like any wrestler to get where he is today. He worked for several developmental promotions such as International Wrestling Syndicate, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Chikara, and ROH (Ring of Honour) before making it to NXT.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/112/814/El-Generico_crop_north.jpg?1358794735&amp;w=3072&amp;h=2048" alt="" width="1440" height="960" data-noaft="1" />

Many may not know it, but the ‘Battery Man’ wrestled for 13 years of his wrestling career wearing a mask; he called himself El Generico. However, when he joined NXT, he took off that mask.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Sami Zayn had a boatload of experience owing to his knowledge from the best of the promotions. While most wrestlers choose one, Zayn went through it all.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8f/c6/55/8fc655e016a5d762877e33499b2d6a12.jpg" alt="" width="4288" height="2848" data-noaft="1" />
<h3>WWE NXT</h3>
Coming into WWE’s developmental brand, Zayn already had 11 years of experience in him from his past wrestling endeavors. And his skill quickly placed him above the rest.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/63TiOlxIKjucAFGzrjh1t-n36es=/0x0:708x472/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49917993/NXT_REV_Photob_54-4035331215.0.0.0.jpg" alt="" width="1310" height="873" data-noaft="1" />

Zayn became so good that he even called himself ‘The Heart and Soul of NXT’ for a while. In his debut year, Sami Zayn worked the entire time towards the NXT Championship.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

From his first match in January 2013, he worked his way up to the title but was pushed down. He finally managed to clinch it in December that year with a victory over Neville.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/tribdem.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/4d/34d197e0-8737-11e4-b8d0-b363d40ac74f/5493a9060d278.image.jpg" alt="" width="1020" height="680" data-noaft="1" />

‘The Untouchable’ lost his title after 62 days following a disastrous defeat at the hands of Kevin Owens, who would go on to have a major role in Zayn’s career.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h3>WWE Main roster</h3>
Sami Zayn made it into the main roster and found himself among the biggest names in the business. He quickly got into a feud with an old rival, one that took the gold away from him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2017/03/160_RAW_03272017jg_3850--bee872d0b5beacee1234fb8831d621f0.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />

Sami spent the better half of the year in a storyline against Kevin Owens, who had already stirred the main roster after his arrival. Zayn also feuded with Braun Strowman, against whom he didn’t stand a chance.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Not long after winning the feud against Owens, the two teamed up to fight the authority that is Shane McMahon. Sami and Owens, gelling well due to their long real-life friendship, managed to work splendidly together.

[caption id="attachment_420624" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-420624 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201023192550/GettyImages-643915252-1.jpg" alt="Sami Zayn" width="1920" height="1173" /> DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Sami Zayn arrives during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)[/caption]

It would take Sami Zayn a brand switch to SmackDown to be recognized as his own wrestler. Now, much more free and annoying, Zayn was a crowd-pleaser and was splendid in promos.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h3>Intercontinental Championship reigns</h3>
WWE decided to reward this energy by putting the WWE Intercontinental Championship on his shoulders. Unfortunately, this title would not stay with him for long.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://d.newsweek.com/en/full/1589833/wwe-smackdown-sami-zayn-wins-intercontinental-championship.jpg?w=1600&amp;h=900&amp;l=50&amp;t=33&amp;q=88&amp;f=0b5b0a21121ff1802543255eae919b32" alt="" width="1600" height="900" data-noaft="1" />

Sami Zayn was stripped of his reign due to his inability to defend his title in the pandemic. It was a harsh end to his successful run, but the story was not over yet.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

‘The Untouchable’ made his much-awaited return in August 2020 to reclaim his gold. Zayn claimed that he never lost his title and challenged then Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy to a fight, with AJ Styles also joining in the action.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://dl.img-news.com/dl/img/s0/dl/i2/2020/10/wwe-smackdown-02102020-sami-zayn.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="540" data-noaft="1" />

Zayn won and proved his mettle, regaining the title. Nearly 3 months later, he lost the same title to Big E on the December 25 episode of SmackDown.

Sami Zayn is a rare wonder, and no one gets sick of his gimmick.

<span style="font-weight: 400">The reigning Intercontinental Champion gained a lot of mainstream media attention when he started a feud with Hollywood star, Johnny Knoxville.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">This Hollywood-WWE crossover gave the fans one of the best moments of this year so far. The two enemies wrested inside at this year’s men’s Royal Rumble where Knoxville got the better of Zayn and eliminated him from the Rumble.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, Sami then moved on to Knoxville to his old enemy, Shinsuke Nakamura. Not much time after his Royal Rumble bout, Zayn challenged Nakamura for his Intercontinental Championship on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Eventually, Zayn became a three-time Intercontinental Champion at the recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown.</span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://wrestlingtv.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SAVE_20200911_154213-1170x658.jpg" alt="" width="1170" height="658" data-noaft="1" />
<h2>Sami Zayn 2022 Net Worth<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Although there has been no confirmation yet, Sami Zayn is believed to have a net worth of <a href="https://firstsportz.com/wwe-sami-zayn-net-worth-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$2 million</a>.
<h2>Sami Zayn 2022 Achievements<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Sami Zayn has won a score of titles in the years before WWE. Among the most prominent achievements, Zayn is a 2-time IWS World Heavyweight Champion, a 2-time PWG World Champion, and a 5-time POW World Tag Team Champion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/2020/09/20200927_ClashOfChampions_samiExclu2--5afd423ca20937ed60941ab83c52f6cf.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />

Zayn is also a 1-time ROH World Television Champion and a 1-time ROH World Tag Team Champion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

In WWE, Sami Zayn has won the WWE NXT Championship once and is a 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>Sami Zayn 2022 Charity<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
https://www.instagram.com/p/CID_YnkhJto/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Superstar set up a fund called Sami for Syria to help the Syrian American Medical Society in its pursuit. He has already helped open one medical tent in the war-torn region and intends to do much more.
<h2>How to contact Sami Zayn</h2>
Sami Zayn can be contacted through his social media handles on Instagram and Twitter

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samizayn/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@samizayn</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SamiZayn?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@SamiZayn</a>
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<tr>
<td valign="middle">Real name</td>
<td valign="middle">Rami Sebei</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Born</td>
<td valign="middle">July 12, 1984</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Nationality</td>
<td valign="middle">Canada</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Height</td>
<td valign="middle">6 ft 1 in (185 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Weight</td>
<td valign="middle">212 lb (96 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Address</td>
<td valign="middle">Orlando, Florida, United States of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Debut</td>
<td valign="middle">February 13, 2013 (WWE), 2002 (Pro Wrestling)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Trained by</td>
<td valign="middle">Jerry Tuite, Savio Vega<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Ring name(s)</td>
<td valign="top">El Generico

Rami Sebei

Sami Zayn

Stevie McFly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Net Worth</td>
<td valign="middle">$2 million approx.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements WWE has gone for the maniacs before, but no one pulls it off quite like Sami Zayn. ‘The Untouchable’ has been a massive crowd attraction for WWE and is a key part of the main roster today.  His persona of an annoying yet capable star has really taken off with the crowd. Zayn pushes the limits of his character, which gets more and more cringe each day but does not fall over the edge.  The in-your-face persona of Zayn has really made people enjoy his antics, and even though it doesn’t keep him in the serious part of things, he can not be taken lightly.  DUESSELDORF, GERMANY &#8211; FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman (L) is attacked by Sami Zayn (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images) History Early Career and Promotions Sami Zayn worked hard like any wrestler to get where he is today. He worked for several developmental promotions such as International Wrestling Syndicate, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Chikara, and ROH (Ring of Honour) before making it to NXT.  Many may not know it, but the ‘Battery Man’ wrestled for 13 years of his wrestling career wearing a mask; he called himself El Generico. However, when he joined NXT, he took off that mask.  Sami Zayn had a boatload of experience owing to his knowledge from the best of the promotions. While most wrestlers choose one, Zayn went through it all.  WWE NXT Coming into WWE’s developmental brand, Zayn already had 11 years of experience in him from his past wrestling endeavors. And his skill quickly placed him above the rest.  Zayn became so good that he even called himself ‘The Heart and Soul of NXT’ for a while. In his debut year, Sami Zayn worked the entire time towards the NXT Championship.  From his first match in January 2013, he worked his way up to the title but was pushed down. He finally managed to clinch it in December that year with a victory over Neville. ‘The Untouchable’ lost his title after 62 days following a disastrous defeat at the hands of Kevin Owens, who would go on to have a major role in Zayn’s career.  WWE Main roster Sami Zayn made it into the main roster and found himself among the biggest names in the business. He quickly got into a feud with an old rival, one that took the gold away from him.  Sami spent the better half of the year in a storyline against Kevin Owens, who had already stirred the main roster after his arrival. Zayn also feuded with Braun Strowman, against whom he didn’t stand a chance.  Not long after winning the feud against Owens, the two teamed up to fight the authority that is Shane McMahon. Sami and Owens, gelling well due to their long real-life friendship, managed to work splendidly together. DUESSELDORF, GERMANY &#8211; FEBRUARY 22: Sami Zayn arrives during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images) It would take Sami Zayn a brand switch to SmackDown to be recognized as his own wrestler. Now, much more free and annoying, Zayn was a crowd-pleaser and was splendid in promos.  Intercontinental Championship reigns WWE decided to reward this energy by putting the WWE Intercontinental Championship on his shoulders. Unfortunately, this title would not stay with him for long.  Sami Zayn was stripped of his reign due to his inability to defend his title in the pandemic. It was a harsh end to his successful run, but the story was not over yet.  ‘The Untouchable’ made his much-awaited return in August 2020 to reclaim his gold. Zayn claimed that he never lost his title and challenged then Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy to a fight, with AJ Styles also joining in the action.  Zayn won and proved his mettle, regaining the title. Nearly 3 months later, he lost the same title to Big E on the December 25 episode of SmackDown. Sami Zayn is a rare wonder, and no one gets sick of his gimmick. The reigning Intercontinental Champion gained a lot of mainstream media attention when he started a feud with Hollywood star, Johnny Knoxville. This Hollywood-WWE crossover gave the fans one of the best moments of this year so far. The two enemies wrested inside at this year’s men’s Royal Rumble where Knoxville got the better of Zayn and eliminated him from the Rumble. However, Sami then moved on to Knoxville to his old enemy, Shinsuke Nakamura. Not much time after his Royal Rumble bout, Zayn challenged Nakamura for his Intercontinental Championship on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Eventually, Zayn became a three-time Intercontinental Champion at the recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Sami Zayn 2022 Net Worth  Although there has been no confirmation yet, Sami Zayn is believed to have a net worth of $2 million. Sami Zayn 2022 Achievements  Sami Zayn has won a score of titles in the years before WWE. Among the most prominent achievements, Zayn is a 2-time IWS World Heavyweight Champion, a 2-time PWG World Champion, and a 5-time POW World Tag Team Champion.  Zayn is also a 1-time ROH World Television Champion and a 1-time ROH World Tag Team Champion.  In WWE, Sami Zayn has won the WWE NXT Championship once and is a 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion.  Sami Zayn 2022 Charity  https://www.instagram.com/p/CID_YnkhJto/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Superstar set up a fund called Sami for Syria to help the Syrian American Medical Society in its pursuit. He has already helped open one medical tent in the war-torn region and intends to do much more. How to contact Sami Zayn Sami Zayn can be contacted through his social media handles on Instagram and Twitter Instagram: @samizayn Twitter: @SamiZayn  Real name Rami Sebei  Born July 12, 1984  Nationality Canada  Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)  Weight 212 lb (96 kg)  Address Orlando, Florida, United States of America  Debut February 13, 2013 (WWE), 2002 (Pro Wrestling)  Trained by Jerry Tuite, Savio Vega   Ring name(s) El Generico Rami Sebei Sami Zayn Stevie McFly  Net Worth $2 million approx.

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