Sami Zayn is one of the most gifted superstars in the WWE. Born on 12th July 1984 Sami debuted in NXT in February 2013. On 4th May 2015, Zayn debuted on the WWE main roster as a challenger to John Cena’s US championship open challenge. Now after getting involved with the bloodline he had suddenly become a fan favorite due to his humorous microphone skills. Here are some more interesting facts about Sami Zayn that no one knows. Sami is definitely a superstar that could pull reactions out of live audiences.
Hidden facts about Sami Zayn
#1 Sami Zayn is not his real name
Sami Zayn’s real name is Rami Sebei. He got this name while he was part of the WWE NXT brand. Earlier he had performed with ring names like Stevie McFly and El Generico in other wrestling promotions.
#2 Sami Zayn is vegan
Sami Zayn is a pure vegetarian human being. He doesn’t consume any kind of animal products.
One reason I went vegan years ago was I learned how destructive to the planet the animal-agriculture industry is.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) April 23, 2021
I found great joy in a diet that lined up more with my beliefs. If you care about animals & nature, it’s worth being mindful of how our actions impact them. #EarthDay
#3 Sami Zayn loves bread
One of the favorite ingredients in Sami’s meal is bread. Sami Zayn eats a lot of bread. He eats bread almost every day. He just loves to consume them.
#4 Sami Zayn’s embarrassing moment
In an interview, Sami Zayn revealed that, while he was in 1st standard he peed into his pants. He remembers this incident very clearly as he was feeling very upset after that.
#5 Sami Zayn is banned in Saudi Arabia
Being descendants of a Syrian family Sami Zayn’s blood belongs to Syria. And due to the bad relationship between Syria and Saudi Arabia, Syrian Muslims are not allowed to visit Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Sami Zayn, a Syrian Muslim, is also not allowed to perform in WWE Saudi Arabia’s event. Sami’s parents migrated from Syria to Canada in 1970.
#6 Sami wrestled for 10 years as Luchador
Next on the list of interesting facts about Sami Zayn that no one knows, is the fact that very few people know about it. In 2002 Zayn started his wrestling career in Ring of Honour as a Luchador. With a ring named El Generico and used to wear a mask till 2013.
#7 Sami Zayn’s command over the language
Sami Zayn had good fluency in languages like French, Arabic, and English. Being a Syrian descendant he knows the Arabic language. He was born and grew up in Canada therefore he had good fluency in French and English also.
Conclusion
Sami Zayn is definitely a true entertainer with good speaking skills. In his career in WWE, he had received some spotlights and also some darkness. But he never stepped back and gave his 100% in his every appearance.
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