Drew McIntyre Shuts Down Sami Zayn To Retain Undisputed WWE Title At 2026 Royal Rumble

TLDR

Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, winning with two Claymore Kicks after a competitive match. Zayn earned the title shot by winning a tournament that concluded at Saturday Night's Main Event on January 24, where he defeated Damian Priest, Trick Williams, and Randy Orton. The match featured multiple near falls from both competitors, with Zayn hitting a Helluva Kick and McIntyre powerbombing Zayn through the announce table before securing the victory.