Sami Zayn Defends WWE Championship Amid Criticism and Lesnar Rumors

Sami Zayn, who captured the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions, responded sharply to criticism in an ESPN New York interview, saying detractors are "idiots" and arguing that a champion does not need to fit a single stereotype. He emphasized that performance, not appearance or archetype, should define a wrestler's worth.

Meanwhile, speculation that Brock Lesnar would challenge Zayn for the title was addressed by WWE reports, which confirmed the company plans to keep Zayn as champion and focus on other potential opponents such as Chad Gable. The promotion dismissed the Lesnar rumor, reinforcing its investment in Zayn's reign.