Royal Rumble Shocker: Sami Zayn Steals the Spotlight and Locks In Huge WWE Title Match With Drew McIntyre
WWE has dropped a major Royal Rumble bombshell, and it puts Sami Zayn in the biggest position of his career. Following a wild night of action, Zayn has officially earned a shot at Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at the 2026 Royal Rumble.
The championship opportunity was decided during a chaotic Fatal 4-Way match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Randy Orton, Damian Priest, Trick Williams, and Zayn went to war with everything on the line. Every competitor had moments of control, but the closing seconds delivered pure drama.
Damian Priest appeared seconds away from victory after drilling Zayn with a brutal Razor’s Edge. Instead of capitalizing, Priest turned his focus to Trick Williams—an error that proved costly. Zayn somehow regrouped, exploded out of nowhere with a helluva kick, and scored the pin just as Orton dove in to break it up. The save attempt came a heartbeat too late.
With that clutch win, Sami Zayn officially became the number one contender, punching his ticket to the Royal Rumble and securing a career-defining title opportunity against McIntyre.
Things escalated even further after the bell. Drew McIntyre tried to catch Zayn off guard with a sneak attack, but the challenger was ready. Zayn fought back, sending the champion retreating and standing tall to a thunderous crowd reaction—an unforgettable visual heading into their showdown.
Now, with the Royal Rumble fast approaching, all eyes are on Sami Zayn. Is WWE on the verge of a stunning title upset, or will Drew McIntyre crush another challenger and extend his dominant reign on one of the biggest stages of the year?
