Drew McIntyre Defeats Sami Zayn to Retain Undisputed Title at Royal Rumble

McIntyre extends dominant streak with first successful defense

Summary

– Drew McIntyre retained the Undisputed WWE Title at Royal Rumble 2026

– He defeated Sami Zayn with back-to-back Claymore kicks

– McIntyre improved to 12-0 against Zayn in singles matches

Drew McIntyre successfully retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn at the 2026 Royal Rumble event.

The match concluded with McIntyre delivering consecutive Claymore kicks to put Zayn away in decisive fashion. The finish underscored McIntyre’s control and power throughout the bout.

With the victory, McIntyre extended his perfect singles record against Zayn to 12-0. The result also marked the first successful title defense of his current championship reign.

McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Title earlier in January by defeating Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match. Royal Rumble represented his first opportunity to defend the championship since winning it.

Zayn entered the match with momentum and a strong history in Saudi Arabia, where he had previously remained undefeated. He earned the title opportunity by winning a four-way match against Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Despite Zayn’s resilience, McIntyre remained dominant and left Royal Rumble still firmly atop the mountain.