Rhea Ripley to Face Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42 After Elimination Chamber Win
Rhea Ripley is set to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42, following her victory at the WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event on February 28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. The confirmation comes after Ripley secured her championship opportunity by winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.
Ripley’s Path to WrestleMania
Ripley outlasted Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James inside the Elimination Chamber, ultimately pinning Stratton after executing her signature Riptide maneuver . This victory earned her the right to face Cargill at WrestleMania 42, which will take place April 18-19 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
Tag Team Hiatus and Focus on Championship Pursuit
Prior to her Elimination Chamber win, Ripley and IYO SKY lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships to Lash Legend and Nia Jax (The Irresistible Forces) on SmackDown. Following this loss, Ripley announced a hiatus from their tag team partnership to fully concentrate on her pursuit of the WWE Women’s Championship .
A Bond of Support
During a segment on WWE Raw, Ripley expressed her gratitude towards SKY, acknowledging their strong bond both professionally and personally. Ripley stated that SKY has been a friend and source of support, even helping her through difficult times. SKY reciprocated these sentiments, praising Ripley’s performance at Elimination Chamber and encouraging her to succeed as a singles competitor.
Upcoming Confrontation on SmackDown
Ripley plans to confront Jade Cargill face-to-face this Friday on SmackDown. This follows a series of heated exchanges between the two on social media, including Cargill questioning Ripley’s interactions with the WWE creative team . Ripley has made it clear she intends to leave WrestleMania as the new Women’s Champion.
Ripley’s WrestleMania Streak
This will mark Ripley’s seventh consecutive year appearing on the WrestleMania card, and her sixth singles championship match during that span .