Who Is Sami Zayn? Age, Biography and Wiki
Sami Zayn, born on July 12, 1984, is a Canadian professional wrestler known for his dynamic in-ring style and captivating persona. He grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and developed a passion for wrestling at a young age. Zayn's career began in independent wrestling circuits, where he gained a reputation for his athleticism and charisma before signing with WWE. He has become a fan favorite due to his underdog storylines and engaging performances in the squared circle.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 12, 1984 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Canada |
Popularity
Sami Zayn's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
As of 2025, Sami Zayn stands at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall and weighs around 210 pounds (95 kg). His athletic build and agility contribute to his impressive wrestling skills, allowing him to execute high-flying maneuvers and powerful strikes in the ring.
El Generico has also made appearances for Union Pro's parent promotion, DDT Pro-Wrestling, most notably defeating Kota Ibushi in Ibushi's return match from a shoulder injury on May 4, 2012. On August 18, El Generico wrestled his first match in the Nippon Budokan, defeating the debuting Konosuke Takeshita.
On September 30, El Generico defeated Ibushi to win the KO-D Openweight Championship, DDT's top title. El Generico made his first successful title defense on October 21 in a rematch against Ibushi. On November 25, El Generico defeated KO-D Tag Team Champion Mikami to retain the title.
On December 23, El Generico lost the KO-D Openweight Championship to Kenny Omega.
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After his split from Owens, Zayn continued feuding with The Judgment Day. At Crown Jewel on November 4, he defeated JD McDonagh on the kickoff show. Two days later on Raw, Zayn challenged Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort.
At Survivor Series: WarGames on November 25, Zayn, Rollins, Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes and the returning Randy Orton defeated The Judgment Day (Priest, Bálor, McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) and Drew McIntyre in a WarGames match.
At Royal Rumble on January 27, 2024, Zayn entered at number 30 and eliminated Priest before being eliminated by McIntyre. On the March 11 episode of Raw, Zayn won a gauntlet match to earn an Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther at WrestleMania XL. Leading up to the event, he received training for the match by Chad Gable.
On Night 1 of WrestleMania XL on April 7, Zayn defeated Gunther to win the Intercontinental Championship for the fourth time, ending Gunther's record-setting title reign at 666 days and giving him his first pinfall loss on the main roster.
As a token of gratitude, Zayn gave Gable a title shot on the April 15 episode of Raw, successfully defending the title. After the match, Gable attacked Zayn as he was celebrating with his wife at ringside. On the April 29 episode of Raw, Zayn defended his title against Bronson Reed, winning the match by disqualification after Gable attacked him.
The following week, Zayn attacked Gable during his match with Reed, leading to a triple threat match at King and Queen of the Ring on May 25, where Zayn retained his title after pinning Reed. On June 15, at Clash at the Castle: Scotland, Zayn defeated Gable to retain the title, ending their feud.
At Money in the Bank on July 6, Zayn successfully defended the title against Bron Breakker. On the July 15 episode of Raw, Zayn defended his title against Ilja Dragunov, but the match ended in a no contest after Breakker attacked both Dragunov and Zayn.
At SummerSlam on August 3, Zayn lost the Intercontinental Championship to Breakker, ending his fourth reign at 119 days. He failed to regain the title from Breakker in a two out of three falls match on the August 12 episode of Raw, ending their feud.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Sami Zayn's estimated net worth is around $3 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career in wrestling, endorsements, and appearances. Zayn reportedly earns a substantial salary from his contract with WWE, supplemented by merchandise sales and sponsorship deals.
Upon signing with WWE in 2013, he took on the ring name Sami Zayn and began wrestling without a mask in WWE's developmental brand NXT, where he won the NXT Championship. After being promoted to the main roster, he became a four-time WWE Intercontinental Champion. From April 2022 to January 2023, he was involved with The Bloodline faction.
In addition to his other WWE accomplishments, Sebei also headlined several pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania 39, where he became one half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions (the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships) alongside Kevin Owens.
Career, Business and Investments
Sami Zayn's career skyrocketed after joining WWE, where he participated in various match formats, including singles and tag team competitions. Known for his exceptional storytelling abilities, Zayn has become a mainstay in several key storylines, garnering multiple championship titles along the way.
In addition to his wrestling career, Zayn has explored business ventures, including appearances in video games and merchandise endorsements. He is also actively involved in charitable work, supporting various causes that are close to his heart.
Sebei made his professional wrestling debut in 2002 under the ring name Stevie McFly.
Prior to joining WWE, he competed for Montreal-based promotion International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS), where he became a two-time IWS World Heavyweight Champion, and achieved breakout success in the United States with Los Angeles-based promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) and then-Philadelphia-based promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), all under the
ring name El Generico, using the character of a luchador from Mexico with the catchphrase "Olé!".
He wrestled while masked from 2002 to 2013. During his time in PWG, Sebei became a two-time PWG World Champion and five-time PWG World Tag Team Champion. He is the only person to have won both of PWG's annual tournaments, the Dynamite Duumvirate Tag Team Title Tournament in 2010 and the Battle of Los Angeles in 2011.
In ROH, he held the ROH World Television Championship and the ROH World Tag Team Championship as part of a team with Kevin Steen, with whom he later earned the 2010 Feud of the Year award from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He has also performed in Chikara and Evolve.
Sebei also competed internationally for Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) in Germany, where he won the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship, and in Japan for DDT Pro-Wrestling and Dragon Gate (as well as its American branch), having won the KO-D Openweight Championship in the former promotion.
Social Network
Sami Zayn actively engages with fans on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, where he shares updates about his wrestling career, personal thoughts, and daily life. Fans appreciate his candidness and humor, making him one of the more relatable figures in professional wrestling today.
- Instagram: @sami_zayn
- Twitter: @SamiZayn
At NXT TakeOver: R Evolution on December 11, Zayn defeated Neville to win the NXT Championship, and was congratulated by many other NXT wrestlers afterwards, including Neville and Kevin Owens (the former Kevin Steen). The show ended with Owens powerbombing Zayn onto the ring apron to ruin their reunion.
Zayn retained the title against Neville in a rematch on the January 14, 2015, episode of NXT, but suffered another post-match attack by Owens.
After an irate Zayn demanded a match against Owens, even if it meant putting the title on the line, a title match was set for NXT TakeOver: Rival on February 11, where Owens captured the title from Zayn via referee stoppage, having powerbombed a disorientated Zayn five times, ending his reign at 62 days.
Education
Sami Zayn attended a local high school in Montreal and later pursued further education while training in wrestling. Though he did not attend college, his dedication to wrestling and entertainment has enabled him to succeed in the highly competitive world of professional sports.
