WWE Raw: Road to Elimination Chamber Heats Up with Qualifying Matches and Championship Appearances
The build to this month’s Elimination Chamber continues on tonight’s WWE Raw, broadcasting live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The February 16th episode will feature crucial qualifying matches for both the Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber, alongside appearances from current champions CM Punk and AJ Lee.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches Set
Two triple threat matches will determine the next entrants into their respective Elimination Chamber contests. On the men’s side, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will face WWE Intercontinental & AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio and Je’Von Evans. The women’s match will see Asuka, Bayley and Nattie compete for a spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.
Championship Contenders Prepare for Elimination Chamber
Reigning World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is scheduled to appear ahead of his title defense against Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber, and looking ahead to a future clash with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42. His wife, AJ Lee, will also be present as she prepares to challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at the same event.
Liv Morgan’s WrestleMania Decision Looms
Following weeks of confrontations with both Jade Cargill and Stephanie Vaquer, Women’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan will make an appearance as she nears a decision on which champion she will challenge at WrestleMania 41.
Elimination Chamber Event Details
WWE Elimination Chamber will take place on February 28, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event will feature the Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches, as well as AJ Lee’s challenge for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and CM Punk’s defense of the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor. Elimination Chamber: Chicago will also be livestreamed on the ESPN app in the United States for the first time.
Live coverage of tonight’s Raw begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.