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Sami Zayn

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Sami Zayn is a Canadian professional wrestler signed to WWE since 2013, performing on the SmackDown brand. Known for his work as El Generico in independent promotions including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Ring of Honor, where he won multiple championships and earned critical acclaim, Zayn is a skilled technical wrestler with a distinctive high-flying style.

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Sami Zayn — Fact File

Real name: Rami Sebei
Born: July 12, 1984
From: Laval, Quebec, Canada
Billed from: Montreal, Quebec, Canada & Tijuana, Mexico
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Debut: March 1, 2002
Trained by: Jerry Tuite & Savio Vega

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Sami Zayn Pledges to Match All Donations to Sami For Syria Campaign Up to $20,000

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Sami Zayn Pledges to Match All Donations to Sami For Syria Campaign Up to $20,000