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Sami Zayn Undisputed WWE Championship opponent at Money In The Bank 2026: Who will challenge in New Orleans?

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WWE Money in the Bank logo with Sami Zayn.

Passing the amount of days of his first reign, Sami Zayn is still the Undisputed WWE Champion.

Now with two weeks before WWE Money In The Bank 2026, Zayn could face any number of stars on October 10.

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Considering all the challengers gunning for him, Zayn might have to face another tough test in New Orleans at the upcoming premium live event.

Here are four potential Sami Zayn Undisputed WWE Championship opponents at Money In The Bank 2026.

CM Punk

On the September 11 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Championship.

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This win came as a result of an “accidental” title belt shot from Kevin Owens to Punk.

Then in response, Punk cost Owens the title in his bout against Zayn on the September 18 SmackDown.

While he will compete in a Money In The Bank Qualifying Match on the September 25 SmackDown, it could be Punk who gets his rematch against Zayn at the October 10 event.

Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano on WWE SmackDown.

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Prior to winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, Sami Zayn seemingly promised Johnny Gargano a title opportunity.

However, Zayn seemed apprehensive to give Gargano a title shot after his big win.

After a conversation backstage, Gargano once again helped Sami in his title bout against Kevin Owens on the September 18 episode of SmackDown.

Now that Owens and CM Punk have been vanquished, Sami Zayn could finally give “Johnny Wrestling” his second Undisputed WWE Championship opportunity at Money In The Bank 2026.

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Randy Orton

Randy Orton has made it no secret that he is on the hunt for his 15th world title.

While he failed to win at WrestleMania 42, Orton is back and more focused than ever to get the championship.

After several teases with Sami Zayn in recent weeks, “The Legend Killer” could easily position himself to get his coveted title shot.

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Orton facing Zayn might be the challenge that the current champ cannot overcome at WWE Money In The Bank 2026.

Kevin Owens

On the September 18 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.

This win came thanks to CM Punk interfering to cost Owens the title here.

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After being screwed by Punk, KO should be more determined than ever to get his hands on Zayn.

Owens facing Zayn would make for a bitter grudge match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the Money In The Bank 2026 premium live event.

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SP3 joined the WrestleTalk team as a feature writer in 2021. Known from his Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel and co-host of Alex McCarthy's Wrestling Daily, SP3 brings his views and outlooks on professional wrestling in written form here. A long-time fan of WWE, WCW, ECW, NJPW, IMPACT and now AEW, SP3 will offer a wide range of features expressing his love affair with the business.

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