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As the WrestleMania weekend rolls on forward, some of the most anticipated match-ups and WWE gold that was on the line have taken place, and the results of the first night are pouring in with both triumphant victories and disappointing defeats.
But one victory, in particular, has got the fans cheering at the top of their lungs, while experts in the pro wrestling sport have been stunned silent, which was the match between Sami Zayn and The Ring General Gunther.
On Saturday, both these superstars entered the ring with the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line, and by the end, Zayn emerged victorious, holding the belt above his head. This decision, though being adored by fans, is being questioned by experts. More specifically, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier cannot seem to digest this result.
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The WrestleMania XL Weekend that the entire globe had been waiting for wasn’t one that disappointed theWWE Universe on the first day, but according to a hefty chunk of the audience and critics, the match for the Intercontinental Championship certainly did.
This was the match that was against The Underdog Sami Zayn and the current Intercontinental Champion Gunther, where Zayn scored the victory against The Ring General in an all-out battle, ending his streak of the title reign of 665 days as champion.
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But despite emotions running high and the fans cheering him on from the edge of their seats, there are still a large number of people whofeel like this was an upsetting victoryfor the WWE. Putting a substantial emphasis on this is none other than former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, who has also expressed his displeasure with this result.
Damn what a match, I don’t know if Sami was the guy to end Gunther reign!#WrestleMANia
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma)June 20, 2025
Many of the audience called this result hard to swallow as many felt that this was Chad Gable’s moment to score WWE gold, while others felt like Zayn wasn’t the best choice when it came to the well-being of the business in the long run.
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Alas, the result is what it is, and going forward, it will be interesting to see what Zayn accomplishes with his title reign onMonday Night RAW.
What Do the Fans Have to Say About This?
This title win, in conjunction with the first night of WrestleMania XL, has set the internet ablaze, and people are sharing their opinions and reactions with the world, including the mixed reaction of wonder and upset of the Intercontinental Championship match.
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Should’ve been Gable’s moment.
— Alexander Nevermind (@AlexNever347)July 06, 2025
I don’t think Sami was the right guy to end it I’m sorry soooooo many others that could’ve carried it
— Craig (@St_Louisra)August 19, 2025
WORST WRESTLEMANIA OF ALL TIME
— berk (@berkalog)July 28, 2025
Yes I told you Sami 🎶🎶🎶pic.twitter.com/US1aIWIhZU
— Kabale Bwoy🇺🇬 (@Kabalebwoy)August 21, 2025
THE REIGN IS OVER!! SAMI ZAHN!!!!!
— NSS2VPREZ (@NSS2VPREZ)July 20, 2025
While the win might have been upsetting for many, it’ll now be up to Sami Zayn to prove why he rightfully deserves to be called Champion.
WrestleMania XL,streaming on Peacock on the 6th and 7th of April 2024.
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
