WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Orton and Ripley Secure WrestleMania Title Shots
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, held Saturday night in Chicago’s United Center, set the stage for WrestleMania 42 with significant victories for Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley, earning them championship matches at the “Showcase of the Immortals” in April. The event also featured a shocking reveal regarding the identity of the masked attacker targeting The Vision.
Ripley and Orton Triumph in Elimination Chamber Matches
Rhea Ripley emerged victorious in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, securing a title opportunity against WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42. The match showcased strong performances from all participants, with Raquel Rodriguez and Tiffany Stratton also standing out, potentially setting the stage for a future tag team feud following an interaction between Alexa Bliss and Asuka during the match. ESPN
In the men’s Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton won a contested match to earn a shot at the Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. The match was impacted by interference from McIntyre as Orton was closing in on victory against Cody Rhodes. Yahoo Sports
Seth Rollins Revealed as Masked Attacker
One of the biggest moments of the night came with the revelation of Seth Rollins as the masked assailant who had been attacking The Vision for weeks. Rollins unmasked himself after taking out Logan Paul, receiving a positive reaction from the crowd. Yahoo Sports
Other Notable Results
CM Punk successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor in his hometown of Chicago. Despite a predictable outcome, the match elevated Bálor’s standing within the company. Yahoo Sports and ESPN. AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch to turn into the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion. ESPN
McIntyre and Rhodes Set for Showdown
Following Elimination Chamber, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced a championship match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for this Friday’s “SmackDown.” The winner of this match will determine who Randy Orton will face at WrestleMania 42. Yahoo Sports
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