WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of this weekend’s Royal Rumble event, accompanied by former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane. The pair shared moments exploring the city, with Kairi posting a photo on social media celebrating their arrival.
McIntyre Prepares to Defend Title Against Sami Zayn
McIntyre is scheduled to defend his WWE Title this Saturday at the premium live event against top contender Sami Zayn. Zayn earned this opportunity by prevailing in a Fatal 4-Way match on the previous week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship showdown.
Ahoy!! Saudi Arabia🇸🇦🌴✨✨ pic.twitter.com/o9H7Z8PyST
— Kairi Sane (@KAIRI_official) January 28, 2026
The Judgment Day Takes on Hot Ones Wing Pong Challenge
In other WWE-related entertainment, the faction known as The Judgment Day—including Finn Balor, Raquel Rodriguez, Dominik Mysterio, and Roxanne Perez—appeared in a newly released episode of “Hot Ones Wing Pong,” a game blending spicy challenges with ping pong. The segment involved the WWE stars facing spicy wings on a scaled heat challenge, answering difficult questions, and engaging in thumb wars and charades mimicking fellow WWE personalities.
“Welcome to Hot Ones Wing Pong, where fiery Death Wings collide with your favorite backyard party game. In this episode, WWE’s The Judgment Day’s (Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Finn Bálor, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez) are put to the ultimate test. If they sink a shot, their opponent must pay the price. They can either answer a spicy question, or risk it all by eating a ‘mystery wing,’ ranging from 1-10 on the Hot Ones spice scale. Most of all – beware of the Death Cup! From taking on Da Bomb like true warriors, to a head-to-head thumb war showdown, to charades where they impersonate WWE Superstars, The Judgment Day is putting it all on the line in Hot Ones Wing Pong.”
Trish Stratus Visits WWE’s New Headquarters
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus shared a brief video of her first visit to the organization’s recently opened headquarters. This marks a notable moment as key WWE figures get acquainted with the upgraded facility supporting the company’s global operations.
My first time visiting the new HQ! @WWE pic.twitter.com/yB0tPKSPlA
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) January 28, 2026
Looking Ahead to the Riyadh Event’s Impact
The Royal Rumble in Riyadh will be a pivotal moment, especially with Drew McIntyre defending his title against a formidable opponent like Sami Zayn. McIntyre’s performance will influence the trajectory of WWE storylines going forward. Additionally, WWE’s efforts to combine entertainment and competition with innovative segments, like The Judgment Day’s challenges, and investments such as the new headquarters, highlight the company’s expanding global reach and evolving fan engagement.
Ahoy!! Saudi Arabia🇸🇦🌴✨✨ pic.twitter.com/o9H7Z8PyST
— Kairi Sane (@KAIRI_official) January 28, 2026
My first time visiting the new HQ! @WWE pic.twitter.com/yB0tPKSPlA
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) January 28, 2026
