The WWE Championship match for the upcoming Royal Rumble event has been finalized during tonight’s Saturday Night Main Event. Drew McIntyre, who captured the Undisputed WWE Championship on the January 9 episode of SmackDown in Berlin, is set to defend his title for the first time at Royal Rumble.
On the January 16 SmackDown held in London, four wrestlers earned their spots through qualifying matches: Randy Orton defeated The Miz, Trick Williams beat Matt Cardona, Damian Priest triumphed over Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn overcame Ilya Dragunov. These four competitors then battled in a four-way match tonight on Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal, with the winner earning a title shot against McIntyre at the Royal Rumble.
Sami Zayn emerged as the victor, securing his place in the WWE Championship match next weekend in Riyadh. Recently, McIntyre and Zayn engaged in a personal confrontation on SmackDown, following Zayn’s heartfelt promise to win the WWE Championship for his son’s pride. Additionally, more participants for the Royal Rumble match were announced during tonight’s show.
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Fan Take: This announcement sets the stage for an emotionally charged and highly anticipated championship match, highlighting Sami Zayn’s compelling personal motivation. WWE fans can expect an intense showdown that could shape the future of the title scene and bring a fresh layer of storytelling to the sport.
