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Sami Zayn Fires Back At Criticism That He Doesn’t “Look Like A Typical Champion”

Sami Zayn believes connecting with the audience matters more than looking like a traditional WWE Champion. During a recent appearance on Busted Open, Zayn addressed criticism over his appearance and the idea that he does not have the typical look associated with a WWE Champion.

Sami Zayn Fires Back At Criticism That He Doesn’t “Look Like A Typical Champion”

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Sami Zayn believes connecting with the audience matters more than looking like a traditional WWE Champion.

During a recent appearance on Busted Open, Zayn addressed criticism over his appearance and the idea that he does not have the typical look associated with a WWE Champion.

"They asked me something about, 'You don't look like a […]

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Sami Zayn believes connecting with the audience matters more than looking like a traditional WWE Champion. During a recent appearance on Busted Open, Zayn addressed criticism over his appearance and the idea that he does not have the typical look associated with a WWE Champion. "They asked me something about, 'You don't look like a […]

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