WWE Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn wears a lot of hats around SmackDown. Not only is he the “People’s Champion,” but also the co-host of Talking Smack. However, this past Friday, he got a rude awakening. Fans and Zayn got surprised as The Universal Champion, Roman Reigns’ advocate, Paul Heyman replaced him as the show’s host this week [https://watch.wwe.com/episode/WWE-Talking-Smack-152369]. Sami went ahead and demanded an explanation on behalf of ‘the people.’ [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/sami-zayn-paul-heyman-e1604917355170.jpg] He appeared and first blamed his former co-host Kayla Braxton for ‘pulling strings’ and firing Zayn. “Why the champion of the people, the Intercontinental Champion, that had a contract to sit in this chair tonight. Why am I not here, Kayla?” Sami accused Braxton of never liking him and referred back to last week when she dressed up as Zayn for Halloween. However, Braxton defended her costume as a “bonding experience” and claimed, “this is above my paygrade.” In the end, she directed Zayn to Heyman, who is obviously more influential. Read more – Sami Zayn gets Furious with Kayla Braxton’s Hilarious Halloween Costume on Talking Smack [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-sami-zayn-gets-furious-with-kayla-braxtons-hilarious-halloween-costume-on-talking-smack/] SAMI ZAYN ACCUSES PAUL HEYMAN OF STEALING HIS ROLE ON SMACKDOWN Sami then turned his attention to Heyman and demanded an explanation. Heyman said he is busy all the time “as special counsel to the reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/roman-reigns-wwe-1-1-1.jpg] He then went on to reveal how Braxton sent him two memos defaming Sami Zayn. Although Zayn believed none of Heyman’s words, Braxton offered to speak to him after the show. The People’s Champion then went on a rant about how everyone is disrespecting him and the title. “Here’s my overarching issue. Whether it was you (Braxton) or Heyman or whether it was the powers-that-be, whoever it was, I’m very tired of being suppressed when I am the voice of the people. I represent every country of every continent with this championship.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Sami-Zayn-1.jpg] He continued, “I am a man of the people; I am the champion of the people. And I can’t even get my position on Talking Smack? I couldn’t even buy a minute of television time the other night on SmackDown. I wasn’t even on the program. The Intercontinental Champion wasn’t even on the program.” Zayn left the show as he vowed to be back after defeating US Champion Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series. 

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<h2>Paul Heyman 2022 - Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
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If any manager ever got the crowd excited with his presence, it would be Paul Heyman. A recurring figure in WWE, the stern-faced Paul Heyman is known not only throughout the WWE Universe but the pro wrestling world as a whole.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

His promo work, coupled with his skills as a manager and creative contributions, make Heyman one of WWE’s most valuable assets. Although he spends most of his time managing upcoming Superstar to success, Heyman is also asked for advice on storylines and also has a lot of creative experience.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Every Superstar that Paul Heyman picks is championship bound, and everyone has to watch out for the manager who uses different means to prove his point than just brute force.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History</h2>
<h3>Early Career</h3>
Paul Heyman began his career as a photographer for live wrestling shows. Watching the spirit, he grew to love it and decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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While he didn’t prefer to compete inside the ring, Heyman wanted to get more involved in the creative process. Working in booking at regional promotions, Heyman kept himself involved in production meetings and soon became a head booker for some promotions.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

His talents took him to WCW, which was the Jim Crockett promotions. Heyman was a key decision-maker in the creative process and even worked with NWA.
<h3>ECW</h3>
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Learning from the best in the business at the time, Heyman put his best foot forward and acquired Eastern Championship Wrestling from NWA and named it Extreme Championship Wrestling, or ECW in short.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

ECW was known for its content and had some pretty extraordinary storylines. The creative brilliance of Paul Heyman ran loose there, and he soon took his talents to WWE when Vince McMahon purchased ECW.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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<h3>WWF / WWE</h3>
Here, Heyman’s work was appreciated, and he was allowed to take part in key creative decisions. Heyman’s character, however, was more involved in managing top Superstars.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He quickly became known for his work inside and outside the ring and earned the approval and favor of Vince McMahon. Paul Heyman was even entrusted with a young Brock Lesnar, and he began working with the prospect, turning him into the most dominant Superstar in WWE.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Following his stint alongside Lesnar, Heyman moved on to the re-established form of ECW as WWE’s third brand. He took over the management process there and was the lead writer.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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However, clashes with Vince McMahon over bookings made him quit WWE, parting ways with the company. ECW soon went down in popularity, and McMahon decided to pull the plug on the famous third brand.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h3>Second Stint with WWE</h3>
Heyman only returned to WWE years later to manage Brock Lesnar in 2013, when the former WWE Champion re-joined the company. At the request of Lesnar, Heyman decided to mend the fences and come back.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Paul Heyman was heavily involved in storylines with ‘The Beast Incarnate’ and as the effective mouthpiece for Lesnar. His integral role in every feud built the hype around every inch of ground Brock Lesnar walked on.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

In late 2019, Paul Heyman was appointed as the General Manager of Raw. However, due to a severe rating drop because of the pandemic, he was replaced by Bruce Prichard in June 2020.

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In his second stint with WWE, Heyman managed Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Curtis Axel, and even Cesaro for a brief period. Paul Heyman allied himself with Roman Reigns in 2020, in the best version of his character to date.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, things took a complicated turn for Paul when his former client Brock Lesnar made his comeback at the SummerSlam PPV.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Since then, Paul has produced over-the-top segments with Brock and Roman and kept the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. However, recently, Roman Reigns “fired” Heyman as his counsel on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown.</span>

He led ‘The Tribal Chief’ to a WWE Universal Championship win and cemented himself as the golden man for WWE Superstars. The future is always bright for “Paul Heyman Guys,” and Heyman himself will surely go down as one of the greatest non-wrestling figures in WWE.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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<h2>Paul Heyman 2022 Achievements</h2>
Paul Heyman himself has not won any championships in WWE; he never wrestled a match in the ring. However, he does have a glowing record of managing the best champions in WWE history.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Under his management, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, a young “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, and CM Punk, all went on to win the WWE/WWF Championships.

A young “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was also led to the NWA Championship by Heyman.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Paul Heyman’s most decorated client is Brock Lesnar, who has won the WWE Championship 5 times and the WWE Universal Championship 3 times.

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<h2>Paul Heyman 2022 Net Worth<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
As of 2022, Paul Heyman’s <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/business-executives/paul-heyman-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> is $10 million. This can be attributed to his key role in the main storylines in WWE. Paul Heyman has a lot of valuable skills apart from his in-ring work and is also creatively vital to WWE and its superstars.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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<h2>How to contact Paul Heyman<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Paul Heyman can be contacted through his social media handles on Twitter and Instagram<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Twitter:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://twitter.com/HeymanHustle?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HeymanHustle</a></span>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulheyman/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@paulheyman</a>
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<td valign="top">Real name</td>
<td valign="top">Paul Heyman<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="top">Born</td>
<td valign="top">11 September 1966</td>
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<td valign="top">Nationality</td>
<td valign="top">United States of America<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="top">Height</td>
<td valign="top">1.8 m</td>
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<td valign="top">Married</td>
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<td valign="top">Wife</td>
<td valign="top">Marla Heyman</td>
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<td valign="top">Ring name(s)</td>
<td valign="top">Paul Heyman

Paul E. Dangerously<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top">Net Worth</td>
<td valign="top">$10 million</td>
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Paul Heyman

Paul Heyman 2022 &#8211; Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements If any manager ever got the crowd excited with his presence, it would be Paul Heyman. A recurring figure in WWE, the stern-faced Paul Heyman is known not only throughout the WWE Universe but the pro wrestling world as a whole.  His promo work, coupled with his skills as a manager and creative contributions, make Heyman one of WWE’s most valuable assets. Although he spends most of his time managing upcoming Superstar to success, Heyman is also asked for advice on storylines and also has a lot of creative experience.  Every Superstar that Paul Heyman picks is championship bound, and everyone has to watch out for the manager who uses different means to prove his point than just brute force.  History Early Career Paul Heyman began his career as a photographer for live wrestling shows. Watching the spirit, he grew to love it and decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling.  While he didn’t prefer to compete inside the ring, Heyman wanted to get more involved in the creative process. Working in booking at regional promotions, Heyman kept himself involved in production meetings and soon became a head booker for some promotions.  His talents took him to WCW, which was the Jim Crockett promotions. Heyman was a key decision-maker in the creative process and even worked with NWA. ECW Learning from the best in the business at the time, Heyman put his best foot forward and acquired Eastern Championship Wrestling from NWA and named it Extreme Championship Wrestling, or ECW in short.  ECW was known for its content and had some pretty extraordinary storylines. The creative brilliance of Paul Heyman ran loose there, and he soon took his talents to WWE when Vince McMahon purchased ECW.  WWF / WWE Here, Heyman’s work was appreciated, and he was allowed to take part in key creative decisions. Heyman’s character, however, was more involved in managing top Superstars.  He quickly became known for his work inside and outside the ring and earned the approval and favor of Vince McMahon. Paul Heyman was even entrusted with a young Brock Lesnar, and he began working with the prospect, turning him into the most dominant Superstar in WWE.  Following his stint alongside Lesnar, Heyman moved on to the re-established form of ECW as WWE’s third brand. He took over the management process there and was the lead writer.  However, clashes with Vince McMahon over bookings made him quit WWE, parting ways with the company. ECW soon went down in popularity, and McMahon decided to pull the plug on the famous third brand.  Second Stint with WWE Heyman only returned to WWE years later to manage Brock Lesnar in 2013, when the former WWE Champion re-joined the company. At the request of Lesnar, Heyman decided to mend the fences and come back.  Paul Heyman was heavily involved in storylines with ‘The Beast Incarnate’ and as the effective mouthpiece for Lesnar. His integral role in every feud built the hype around every inch of ground Brock Lesnar walked on.  In late 2019, Paul Heyman was appointed as the General Manager of Raw. However, due to a severe rating drop because of the pandemic, he was replaced by Bruce Prichard in June 2020. In his second stint with WWE, Heyman managed Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Curtis Axel, and even Cesaro for a brief period. Paul Heyman allied himself with Roman Reigns in 2020, in the best version of his character to date.  However, things took a complicated turn for Paul when his former client Brock Lesnar made his comeback at the SummerSlam PPV. Since then, Paul has produced over-the-top segments with Brock and Roman and kept the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. However, recently, Roman Reigns “fired” Heyman as his counsel on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown. He led ‘The Tribal Chief’ to a WWE Universal Championship win and cemented himself as the golden man for WWE Superstars. The future is always bright for “Paul Heyman Guys,” and Heyman himself will surely go down as one of the greatest non-wrestling figures in WWE.  Paul Heyman 2022 Achievements Paul Heyman himself has not won any championships in WWE; he never wrestled a match in the ring. However, he does have a glowing record of managing the best champions in WWE history.  Under his management, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, a young “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, and CM Punk, all went on to win the WWE/WWF Championships. A young “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was also led to the NWA Championship by Heyman.  Paul Heyman’s most decorated client is Brock Lesnar, who has won the WWE Championship 5 times and the WWE Universal Championship 3 times. https://youtu.be/UqABaoJcyIg Paul Heyman 2022 Net Worth  As of 2022, Paul Heyman’s net worth is $10 million. This can be attributed to his key role in the main storylines in WWE. Paul Heyman has a lot of valuable skills apart from his in-ring work and is also creatively vital to WWE and its superstars.  How to contact Paul Heyman  Paul Heyman can be contacted through his social media handles on Twitter and Instagram  Twitter: @HeymanHustle Instagram: @paulheyman  Real name Paul Heyman   Born 11 September 1966  Nationality United States of America   Height 1.8 m  Marital Status Married  Wife Marla Heyman  Ring name(s) Paul Heyman Paul E. Dangerously   Net Worth $10 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>

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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>

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<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>

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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>

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<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>

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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.

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‘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>

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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.

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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>

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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>

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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>

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<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>

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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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<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>
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<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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