Randy Orton Wins Elimination Chamber, Set for WrestleMania 42 Clash

Chicago, IL – Randy Orton emerged victorious in a grueling Elimination Chamber match on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the United Center, earning a coveted opportunity to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The win came after a chaotic match featuring Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Logan Paul, and LA Knight.

Match Recap

The match began with Cody Rhodes and Je’Von Evans, quickly establishing a fast-paced dynamic. Trick Williams entered next, immediately engaging with both opponents. Logan Paul’s arrival led to a three-on-one assault, culminating in Paul being sent through a pod. LA Knight followed, focusing his aggression on Paul, although battles erupted on top of the pods involving Knight, Evans, and Paul.

Randy Orton was the last entrant, immediately making his presence felt with a series of clotheslines and powerslams. The eliminations began with Je’Von Evans, falling victim to Logan Paul’s Paulverizer. LA Knight was then eliminated following a low blow from Paul and a subsequent roll-up. Trick Williams was next to be eliminated after Rhodes hit a Cross Rhodes, only for Paul to steal the pin.

The match took a dramatic turn with the appearance of a masked man, initially removed by security, only for “The Original” masked man to return and attack Paul, leading to his elimination. The unmasked figure was revealed to be Seth Rollins.

With Rollins’ interference and WWE Champion Drew McIntyre entering the fray to confront Rhodes, the match descended into further chaos. Orton capitalized on the distraction, delivering an RKO to McIntyre, followed by a Cross Rhodes from Rhodes. However, Orton swiftly followed with an RKO on Rhodes, securing the victory.

Road to WrestleMania 42

Orton’s win sets the stage for a clash with either Cody Rhodes or Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Following McIntyre’s interference, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Rhodes would receive another opportunity to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship, with a match against McIntyre scheduled for Friday.

Elimination Order

• Je’Von Evans (eliminated by Logan Paul)
• LA Knight (eliminated by Logan Paul)
• Trick Williams (eliminated by Logan Paul)
• Logan Paul (eliminated by Seth Rollins)
• Cody Rhodes (eliminated by Randy Orton)

Randy Orton’s victory marks his path to WrestleMania 42, where he will compete for the WWE Championship.