WWE legend Booker T is pleased to see Sami Zayn as world champion, saying he has all the time believed in him.
Booker T, who has been an ardent supporter of Zayn, having seen him from his early years in wrestling, spoke about Zayn’s world title win on his “Hall of Fame” show. The Hall of Famer, who had once tipped Zayn to defeat Roman Reigns, spoke glowingly about how Zayn has evolved in his profession.
“I have been around Sami Zayn from the start of his profession. I watched it, and I’m going, ‘Wow, man.’ And I remember when he was that babyface, that white-meat babyface, when the whole lot was rah-rah at the start, and I used to be like, ‘Man, I do not understand how long that is going to last.’ After which I saw him evolve from that,” he said.
Booker T highlighted the assorted sides of Zayn’s character that he has showcased in recent times, praising his versatility. He congratulated the brand new champion and said he deserves each the adulation and the world title.
“I all the time say, in the event you do not know methods to change with the times, times pass you by. Man, he actually picked up on that side. After which the entertainment stuff that he was doing with The Bloodline, , after which the Gingerbread Man. I mean, whatever role you set Sami in, he will go on the market and he will do it to one of the best of his ability, and you are going to like it,” said Booker T. “And now him being the champion, besting Cody Rhodes, besting GUNTHER, in Saudi Arabia after that long flight and all that, still going on the market and with the ability to placed on an excellent show. Big ups to Sami Zayn, and congratulations to Sami Zayn. Give yourself a pat on the back, Sami, ’cause you deserve it and also you earned every little bit of this run that you simply’re on the brink of have at once.”
Zayn admitted his probability to turn out to be world champion appeared to slip away after losing to Drew McIntyre firstly of the 12 months. Thankfully for him, he received one other opportunity and grabbed it with each hands.