Sami Zayn is set to face Randy Orton at Saturday Night's Main Event, with the winner earning a singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What's at Stake?
The match is a crucial one for Sami Zayn, who is looking to capitalize on his recent momentum and secure a title shot.
Sami Zayn's slap to Drew McIntyre's face on SmackDown sent a clear message: he's had enough of being disrespected.
The Road to Riyadh
A win for Sami Zayn would set him up for a huge match in Riyadh, where he would face off against the Undisputed WWE Champion for the title.
The crowd in Montreal will be firmly behind Sami Zayn, but Randy Orton is a formidable opponent with a lot to prove.
The Opponent
Randy Orton is more fired up than he has been in years, and he's declared 2026 the "Year of the Viper".
Orton's backstage promo with Cathy Kelly showed a level of desperation and urgency that we haven't seen from him in a long time.
Sami Zayn will need to be at the top of his game if he's going to take down Orton and secure his title shot.
The match is set to take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, will be a huge night for Sami Zayn and the WWE.
The event will be streamed live on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally.
Sami Zayn's fans will be watching eagerly to see if he can pull off the win and take a step closer to the title.