Despite not being booked for a match at SummerSlam, Sami Zayn draws a crowd of 850 fans at his meet & greet in Detroit, reflecting his enduring popularity

Sami Zayn may not be booked for a match at SummerSlam due to his tag team partner Kevin Owens’ injury, but that didn’t stop him from making waves in Detroit. Zayn hosted a meet & greet before the biggest party of the summer, and the turnout was nothing short of impressive. A whopping 850 fans lined up to meet the WWE superstar, and Zayn took to social media to express his gratitude.

“To the 850 people who showed up today, thank you. I love the fans, I love meeting them, I love talking to longtime fans, kids who just started watching. I love being in a position where I can help brighten their day. It’s an honor and a privilege to work for you,” Zayn wrote.

This year has been significant for Sami Zayn, with notable achievements such as winning the tag team titles with Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 39 and performing in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The turnout at his meet & greet is further proof of his draw in WWE and his boost in popularity over the past year.

To the 850 people who showed up today, THANK YOU.
I love the fans. I love meeting them. I love talking to longtime fans & kids who just started watching. I love being in a position where I can help brighten their day.
It’s an honor and a privilege to work for you. pic.twitter.com/p8XcCACLPo

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) August 5, 2023