Sami Zayn to Cody Rhodes: “Keep Kevin Owens’ name out o… — Transcript

Sami Zayn confronts Cody Rhodes, demanding he keep Kevin Owens' name out of his mouth and claims credit for Cody's WWE Championship.

Key Takeaways

  • Sami Zayn is frustrated with Cody Rhodes and confronts him publicly.
  • Zayn defends Kevin Owens' integrity and championship history.
  • Zayn claims significant influence over Cody's WWE Championship status.
  • Tensions between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes are escalating ahead of 'Night of Champions'.
  • The segment builds anticipation for future WWE storyline developments.

Summary

  • Sami Zayn calls Cody Rhodes exhausting and compares him to a mosquito.
  • Zayn questions Cody's friendship with Kevin Owens and highlights key differences.
  • He states Kevin Owens would confront him directly and notes Owens has been WWE Champion.
  • Zayn demands Cody keep Kevin Owens' name out of his mouth.
  • He accuses Cody of going low and claims credit for Cody being WWE Champion instead of Gunther.
  • Zayn asserts Cody should be thankful to him rather than chastising him.
  • He predicts that after 'Night of Champions,' Cody will lose the WWE Championship because of him.
  • The audience reacts strongly with gasps and cheers throughout the confrontation.

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00:01
Speaker A
Sammy, do you know what you are? You are exhausting. You are exhausting. Every interaction we've had backstage, you've been like a mosquito sucking the blood from me.
00:21
Speaker A
What are you expecting? Me just to keel over and hand you the WWE Championship?
00:26
Speaker A
That's not how this works. You know something that I can't wrap my head around?
00:31
Speaker A
The fact that you are best friends with Kevin Owens. (Audience gasps) Oh no, let's go there, right?
00:38
Speaker A
That you're best friends with Kevin Owens, because there are two main differences I see with you and him.
00:45
Speaker A
One, Kevin Owens would've come out here, said what he meant, and stabbed me in the front, not the back.
00:52
Speaker A
And the other, at least Kevin Owens has been WWE Champion. (Audience gasps) I'm going to say this once and only once, you keep Kevin Owens' name outta your damn mouth!
01:15
Speaker A
(Audience cheers and gasps) And you wanna go low, Cody? Okay, let's go low. Let's be clear about something.
01:22
Speaker A
If it wasn't for me, Gunther would be WWE Champion right now. The only reason you are WWE Champion instead of chastising me, you should be down on your hands and knees thanking me.
01:39
Speaker A
(Audience cheers and gasps) The only reason you are WWE Champion right now is because of me, and after "Night of Champions," the reason you will no longer be WWE Champion will also be because of me.
01:54
Speaker A
(Audience cheering)
Topics:Sami ZaynCody RhodesKevin OwensWWE ChampionshipSmackDown highlightsNight of ChampionsWWEwrestling promoWWE storylinegunther

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Sami Zayn want Cody Rhodes to keep Kevin Owens' name out of his mouth?

Sami Zayn is upset because he respects Kevin Owens and believes Owens would confront issues directly, unlike Cody. He demands Cody stop dragging Owens' name into their conflict.

What role does Sami Zayn claim to have in Cody Rhodes being WWE Champion?

Sami Zayn claims that if it weren't for him, Gunther would be WWE Champion, and credits himself for Cody holding the title currently.

What does Sami Zayn predict will happen after Night of Champions?

Sami Zayn predicts that after Night of Champions, Cody Rhodes will lose the WWE Championship, and that Zayn will be responsible for it.

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