Antonio Cesaro vs Sami Zayn Match Receives High Praise

At the official opening of the WWE Performance Center, Antonio Cesaro and Sami Zayn faced off during the NXT tapings. According to live reports, the match was well-received from both WWE officials and the fans in attendance. At one point, there was a thunderous “match of the year” chant. After the two out of three falls match, both competitors received standing ovations from the crowd.

Sami Zayn, better known as El Generico signed with WWE on January 9, 2013. His debut, in developmental territory NXT, occurred on February 13. However, his NXT in-ring debut was a month later on March 9. His first appearance under the ring name Sami Zayn was on May 22. On the other hand, Cesaro has made his way to the main WWE roster. The former United States Champion will compete in the World Heavyweight Champion Money in the Bank ladder match.