sami Zayn Challenges Drew McIntyre for Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble
Sami Zayn earned an Undisputed WWE Championship match against Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble during the January 24 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Zayn emerged victorious from a high-stakes four-way match,securing his title possibility.
Zayn defeated damian Priest, Randy Orton, and Trick Williams in a bout characterized by sustained action, constant momentum shifts, and multiple near-finishes. Each competitor came close to earning a trip to Riyadh.
The match escalated into chaos in the closing minutes. Orton was neutralized after absorbing repeated offense, leaving Zayn, Priest, and Williams to battle near the ropes. Zayn nearly eliminated Trick Williams when Damian Priest intervened, delivering a Razor’s Edge to Zayn from the top rope and briefly gaining the upper hand.
Priest then focused on Williams, fighting along the apron until knocking him to the floor. Though, as Priest turned back toward the ring, Zayn had already recovered and connected with a Helluva Kick, dropping Priest and securing the win.
This victory officially makes Zayn the number one contender, earning him a championship match against McIntyre at the Royal Rumble. Sources indicate Zayn had been considered a potential world title challenger in recent months, and this win firmly places him back in the main event picture.
the Royal Rumble will take place on January 31, 2026, at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. McIntyre enters the event as champion following his recent title win over Cody Rhodes, while Zayn heads into the match with momentum and strong crowd support.
The currently announced card for the event includes the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, AJ Styles vs.GUNTHER with Styles’ career on the line, and the Undisputed WWE championship match between McIntyre and Zayn.
