Drew McIntyre Remains Undefeated Against Sami Zayn, Retains Undisputed WWE Title At WWE Royal Rumble

Jeremy LambertJanuary 31, 2026, 4:43 pm

Drew McIntyre retained the Undisputed WWE Title against Sami Zayn at WWE Royal Rumble.

The finish saw McIntyre finish Sami with back-to-back Claymore kicks.

DREW MCINTYRE RETAINS THE UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST SAMI ZAYN.

SOLID FIRST TITLE DEFENSE 🔥#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/fMNHSDkIU1

— Tribal Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) January 31, 2026

Drew is now 12-0 against Zayn in singles matches.

This marked the first successful title defense for McIntyre. He won the title on January 9th, defeating Cody Rhodes in Three Stages of Hell.

Sami was previously undefeated in Saudi Arabia. He earned his title shot by defeating Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest in a four-way match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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