At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Sami Zayn secured a victory over Damian Priest, Trick Williams, and Randy Orton in a Fatal 4-Way match, earning the right to face Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia. Immediately following the match, McIntyre attempted to attack Zayn but was quickly repelled out of the ring.
Sami Zayn acknowledged his win on social media, tweeting, “We’re almost there.” In reply, Drew McIntyre posted a video of Hulk Hogan from his TNA days alongside the message, “See you Saturday.”
See you Saturday pic.twitter.com/DEXJpt45Sm https://t.co/fntI1jXCFI— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) January 27, 2026
This exchange hints that McIntyre intends to channel Hulk Hogan’s intensity and persona in his upcoming bout with Sami Zayn, signaling an intense confrontation is imminent.
Nattie Declares a New Era, Dismissing Her Former Self as Natalya
During this week’s RAW episode, Natalya officially rejected her previous persona and embraced a new identity simply as “Nattie.” She explained her heel turn by taking credit for Maxxine Dupri’s ascent while criticizing Dupri for falling short of legendary status despite her training connections.
The former SmackDown Women’s Champion declared her ambition to dominate completely once she confronts Maxxine, ending her promo with the impactful statement: “Natalya elevates, but Nattie decimates.” Later on social media, Nattie shared a photo signifying the end of the Natalya character.
Former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton Poised for a Comeback
Tiffany Stratton lost the Women’s Championship to Jade Cargill on the November 1, 2025, episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event and has since been absent from WWE programming. Bodyslam reports that Stratton has been medically cleared after an undisclosed injury and is expected to play a major role on the road to WrestleMania 42.
Further information from PWInsider suggests serious discussions about Tiffany’s return to television this Saturday during the Royal Rumble 2026 pay-per-view event. WrestleVotes Radio also confirmed that she is traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Royal Rumble week’s activities, making her a likely participant in the 30-woman Royal Rumble match.
Tiffany was recently featured in the Women’s WrestleMania 42 promo and attended Maxxine Dupri’s wedding, marking a clear step back into the spotlight.
Street Profits Preparing Return But Will Miss Royal Rumble Event
The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, have not appeared on SmackDown since their loss on October 10, 2025, in Australia during a WWE Tag Team Championship match against The Wyatt Sicks. They last competed on October 24 on WWE Main Event, where they defeated Los Garza (Angel and Berto).
According to the Wrestling Observer, their absence was a planned creative hiatus designed to refresh their characters and presentation. Recent reports from PWInsider indicate that the duo is booked for NXT Live Events this weekend, confirming they will not take part in the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.
Rey Mysterio Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of Royal Rumble
On last night’s RAW, Rey Mysterio was injured during a match against Austin Theory, casting serious doubt on his participation in the upcoming Royal Rumble event. The referee signaled the X symbol, WWE’s internal code for a legitimate medical emergency, after Mysterio was visibly affected during the bout.
The exact moment Rey Mysterio got injured on #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/c3vONLg1Id— J O H N (@RomanEra0) January 27, 2026
Instead of defending himself as usual, Mysterio slumped on the apron and was attended by medical staff while the match continued. Wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez confirmed the injury is legitimate and noted that Mysterio was discreetly taken backstage as cameras shifted focus to a Natalya vignette to cover the incident.
This injury is particularly unfortunate for Mysterio, who has battled health setbacks throughout 2025. His status remains uncertain as the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia approaches quickly, threatening his involvement in one of WWE’s most significant events.
See you Saturday pic.twitter.com/DEXJpt45Sm https://t.co/fntI1jXCFI
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) January 27, 2026
The exact moment Rey Mysterio got injured on #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/c3vONLg1Id
— J O H N (@RomanEra0) January 27, 2026
