Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title vs. Cody Rhodes, Gunther at Night of Champions
Sami Zayn won the WWE Championship at Night of Champions after a triple threat match against Cody Rhodes and Gunther. The match was set up following a controversial officiating incident involving the three wrestlers on SmackDown.
Why it matters
This article provides the narrative context behind the match, explaining how previous storylines led to the championship outcome.
47:44 Featured Video WWE Night of Champions Main Event Watch Along Home Pro Wrestling WWE Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images Pro Wrestling Sami Zayn Wins WWE Title vs. Cody Rhodes, Gunther at Night of Champions Mike Chiari Jun 27, 2026 Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes and Gunther in a Triple Threat match at Night of Champions on Saturday to win the WWE Championship for the first time in his career.
The reporting is purely descriptive of the scripted wrestling narrative and the event outcome.
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