WWE is reportedly setting the stage for a major main event at Crown Jewel 2026 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a showdown between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. Internal planning suggests that the recent Undisputed WWE Championship change on SmackDown was executed specifically to facilitate this marquee matchup.
The decision to put the belt on Zayn also serves a strategic purpose by delaying a potential rematch between Reigns and CM Punk. Roman Reigns previously secured the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42. In the recent SmackDown contest, Zayn captured the title after Kevin Owens inadvertently struck CM Punk with the championship belt, allowing Zayn to follow up with a Helluva Kick for the decisive pinfall.
This is not Zayn’s first taste of gold this year, as he previously won a Triple Threat match at Night of Champions, though his reign was short-lived at only nine days before he lost the title to CM Punk on the July 6 episode of RAW. Meanwhile, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, is slated to defend his title against Penta on tonight’s episode of RAW, which takes place in Mexico City.
As the landscape of the roster continues to evolve, younger talent is taking notice of Reigns’ impact. During a recent appearance on the Insight podcast with Chris Van Vliet, 22-year-old RAW performer Je’Von Evans offered high praise for the champion. Evans credited Reigns for effectively carrying the promotion throughout the pandemic era, calling him the best active wrestler currently on the roster.
Observers remain keen to see how long Sami Zayn can retain his newly won championship. With the Crown Jewel event on the horizon, the upcoming weeks are expected to clarify the trajectory for both the Undisputed title scene and Reigns’ pursuit of dominance on the red brand. The report also notes that the 22-year-old suggested that Reigns carried the company at the time and claimed that he was the best active wrestler on the roster. The report also notes that the Last Real Good Guy capitalized and leveled Punk with the Helluva Kick for the pinfall victory to become champion. The report also notes that get all the hottest wrestling news FIRST by clicking here.
Comments