The final WWE SmackDown event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before the 2026 Royal Rumble was a great show. The main event was a high-stakes tag team match Vision There’s also a star-studded quartet of Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton and Jey Uso. However, the showdown ended in a chaotic brawl before the show went off the air.

Bron Breakker made waves in the WWE Universe when he stepped up to the plate after impaling American Nightmare and Sami Zayn. With Drew McIntyre holding on to his undisputed WWE Championship and Jacob Fatu attacking him from behind, the match has set the stage for several blockbuster showdowns.

Following the explosive finale, here are eight matches WWE can book.

#8. Braun Blake vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn

back Drew McIntyre After disrupting an eight-man tag team match by attacking Sami Zayn, he was caught off guard by Jacob Fatu. The Samoan Werewolf sends Drew outside before leaving.

Sami was then spotted in the ring, looking at the Undisputed WWE Champion being left behind. He went to pick it up, and so did Cody Rhodes. However, they were both knocked down by spears from Bron Breakker, who stood tall as SmackDown came to a close.

Given the circumstances, it seems likely that fans will see a triple threat between these three sooner than expected.

#7. Braun Blake VS Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre has been a force of nature since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship in Berlin, but he’s never faced an opponent quite like Braun Black.

After the chaotic main event of SmackDown, Braun actually crossed the line. The clash between the Scottish Warriors and Breakker will be a blockbuster game that could easily headline the PLE competition.

#6. Source Destroyer VS Jacob Fatu

On SmackDown, Jacob Fatou Made his intentions clear; he wants the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, Bron Breakker’s spears against Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn proved that he is the most dangerous shark in the water.

Seeing these two powerhouses fighting would likely result in the ring being torn down.

#5. Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes

The history here is profound. The Samoan Werewolves have been a thorn in the side of the American Nightmare for weeks, while the Scottish Warriors are the trophy that both of them covet.

This triple threat will be a masterclass in storytelling as Cody will attempt to navigate the brutality of the champion and Fatu.

#4. Jacob Fatou vs. Cody Rhodes (Street Fight)

After a brawl on Saturday night’s Main Event XLIII, it seemed like a standard wrestling match wasn’t enough. Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatou.

The finale of SmackDown proved that one ring could not contain these two. A street fight or a throw-down match could allow them to settle their feud across the entire arena.

#3.Jacob Fatu VS Drew McIntyre

Jacob Fatu played a major role in the Hell in a Three Stages match that ultimately helped Drew McIntyre win the title. However, the Samoan Werewolves are now aiming to win the title as well.

A singles match between the most dominant champion in recent memory and the most chaotic challenger in the company is a main event level showdown.

#2. Jacob Fatu VS Sami Zayn

Sami Zane The match record against Drew McIntyre was 0-11, but he entered the Royal Rumble with home field advantage in front of a Saudi crowd.

If Sammy pulls off a miracle and dethrones the Scottish Warriors, Jacob Fatu could be the first to wait for a title shot.

#1. Sami Zayn VS Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion)

During an earlier SmackDown promo, Cody Rhodes mentioned that if Sami Zayn wins the title at Rumble, he could be the one Cody faces at WrestleMania 42.

As such, friend-versus-friend competition for the biggest prizes in the game is a classic WWE storyline, always filled with emotion and high-stakes drama.