Match 3 of SummerSlam 2025 might not have had the hype going in, but Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross delivered one of the night’s most intriguing story-driven showdowns.
From the start, it looked like Zayn was in over his head. Karrion Kross came out aggressive and dominated much of the match with his brutal, methodical offense. The crowd watched as Sami struggled to stay on his feet, fighting from underneath in classic underdog fashion.
Scarlet, as expected, got involved. She distracted the referee and slipped a lead pipe to Kross to tip the match in his favor. But the plan didn’t quite work. The pipe backfired, literally and figuratively, giving Sami just enough of an opening to land a Blue Thunder Bomb that nearly sealed the win.
As the match wore on, Scarlet tried a different tactic—handing the pipe directly to Sami. The message was clear: embrace the dark side. Sami held the weapon for a moment, hesitated, and then tossed it out of the ring. Instead of taking the easy way out, he stayed true to himself and delivered a clean Helluva Kick that dropped Kross for the win.
A Victory for the Heart
Sami Zayn’s victory wasn’t just about the result. It was about sticking to his values in a situation where many would have taken the shortcut. In a card full of chaos and intensity, this match stood out as a reminder of who Sami Zayn is and why fans continue to rally behind him.
