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**Tonight a new edition of Elimination Chamber is being celebrated, the premium event prior to WrestleMania. This time, the show will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. As is tradition, the show will feature two matches inside the Elimination Chamber, where 6 men and 6 women will fight for a title opportunity at the Show of Shows.
You can find information about the schedule and the card of the show at this link. The show will start at 7:00 PM ET (United States) and the Countdown to Elimination Chamber two hours earlier. Below is the video where you can watch the WWE pre-show.
Joe Tessitore, Wade Barrett, and Big E welcome us to the first hour of the Countdown Show.
We see a promotional video featuring the participants of the women's Elimination Chamber.
A video is shown about the first-ever Elimination Chamber in 2002 at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
Peter Rosenberg interviews Triple H backstage. The WWE Content Chief nostalgically recalls the first edition of Elimination Chamber, noting that at that time no one had experienced anything like it. Triple H assures that it is a brutal match, but at the same time, it is a franchise for the company. Triple H acknowledges that it is not possible to prepare for this. All you can do is go through it and hope for the best.
Rosenberg asks Triple H which talents have more to prove tonight. The Content Chief recalls that wrestlers like Asuka, Rhea Ripley, and Alexa Bliss have experience, while Kiana James, Tiffany Stratton, and Raquel Rodriguez can show the world who they are. "You can enter the Elimination Chamber believing that no one knows your name and come out of it with everyone talking about you. It's these nights that create talent", says Triple H. Rosenberg thanks him for his time to end the interview.
Cathy Kelley interviews Alexa Bliss in the locker room. Bliss recalls that she has already won Elimination Chamber in the past, but it was a long time ago. Her strategy for tonight will not change from the one she used on that occasion. "The structure is the same, as is the intimidation. The chains don't forgive", she says. Alexa points out that the only goal of this match is to survive, and it's something she loves. And, of course, she hopes to come out victorious tonight. Kelley asks her about Charlotte Flair. Alexa responds that her partner is "fine." At least, "The Queen" insists she is. Bliss knows that, for someone like her, with so many championships in her record, not winning is not pleasant, but she is convinced that she will be fine and that she will be cheering her on tonight.
Michael Cole interviewed AJ Lee before her match tonight. AJ Lee admitted that she never thought she would return to WWE, but here she is. AJ Lee recalled that the reason for her retirement was to treat an injury, as well as to improve her mental health, as she had not been taking care of it properly. AJ Lee confessed that she was afraid to return, but finally did, healthy and ready to return to action. Cole asked her why she chose Becky Lynch as her rival as soon as she returned. "I think it was Becky who chose me", AJ Lee responded as she recalled how the Irishwoman had attacked her husband. That led her to wonder if she could return and, if she did, if she would be able to climb the Mount Everest that "The Man" represents. Now that she has returned, she wants to prove that she can be dominant in two different generations. Cole asked her about the importance of Chicago. AJ Lee recalled that, in addition to being her city, it is also the place where she won her first championship. Now, with the support and energy of her people and her family, she hopes to win a title again and sleep with it by her side. Cole reminded her that it has been 10 years since she fought her last individual match and 11 since she last held a championship. AJ Lee pointed out that evolution consists of planting seeds to reap their fruits in the future. She created the current WWE women's division, turning it into a house she has not lived in. "I know I've earned it. I know what I've done for my division. Maybe they got here in part because of me. I want to prove to myself more than anyone else that I can still measure up", she said to end the interview.
We see a promotional video featuring the participants of the men's Elimination Chamber.
Peter Rosenberg replaces Wade Barrett in the second hour of the Countdown Show.
Corey Graves interviewed Finn Bálor before the show. Graves recalled the Irishman's great debut on the main roster before everything fell apart with his unfortunate injury. Corey asked him what he has to say to critics who consider that Bálor's best moment was 10 years ago. "Corey, I don't do this for the critics. I do it for me, for my family, and for the people who have supported me throughout my journey", Finn responded. "I feel like I have more supporters than detractors. Any night. Any situation. Any match. The main event. Put me wherever and I'll shine. I'll seem to fit, because that's how it is".
The Irishman assured that he has not stopped showing who he is at any time. Despite this, it seems that the gears have stopped working, so he has taken care of greasing them. He will not wait to receive the opportunities he deserves, he will go after them. Finn pointed out that in Belfast he could have beaten CM Punk, but luck was not on his side. Still, he showed that he can rub shoulders with the self-proclaimed "The Best in the World". Despite his attack on the champion, Finn made it clear that he respects him. Both of them do. "CM Punk asked to face the real Finn Bálor, and that's what he got", he said before promising that he will leave the champion lying down again.
Graves reminded him that a victory would have a domino effect for WrestleMania. "Corey, a match doesn't define my legacy. A legacy is established over a career. For 10 years people have asked me 'what if?' Tonight I will answer that question. Many people talk about ending their story. I don't need to end mine. I need to rewrite the entire narrative and prove to myself that I can be a champion," the Irishman said to end the interview.
Byron Saxton interviewed Trick Williams backstage. Trick made it clear that he is not nervous about his debut in Elimination Chamber. In fact, all his opponents tonight have something in common: none of them are able to finish the job. He, however, is the future of this business. "I am greatness personified. I am the result of what you would get if you put Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, and Mike Ditka in the same place at the same time. I want the gold. Let's talk about that", he says before leaving.
Cathy Kelley interviewed Kiana James backstage. James pointed out that each and every participant in the women's Elimination Chamber is dangerous, and that includes her. Unlike the rest of the world, Kiana is not surprised to have covered Charlotte Flair to earn her spot in the Elimination Chamber. For a long time, people have underestimated her, but from tonight on they will realize that she is "inevitable". Kelley thanked her for her time to end the interview.
Hannah Heavin sings The Star-Spangled Banner in the center of the ring to end the Countdown Show.
WWE Elimination Chamber begins!
We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists at the venue: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Finn Bálor, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and AJ Lee.
The steel structure descends over the ring, preparing the battlefield that is about to come. Alexa Bliss is the first participant to appear. The former Tag Team Champion takes her place inside one of the pods. We see Jade Cargill in one of the stands. The WWE Women's Champion will witness the match that will determine her opponent at WrestleMania 42.
Asuka is the next woman to make her entrance. "The Empress of Tomorrow" approaches Alexa's pod to observe her opponent before entering her own pod. Raquel Rodriguez is the third to come on stage. The Texan takes her time to take a good look at the structure and her two opponents before taking her place in her pod.
THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!
Rhea Ripley makes her entrance. The Australian heads to the ring with gestures of pain in her back, a consequence of her last match on WWE SmackDown. "Mami" walks in front of her opponents' pods before entering her own. Kiana James and Tiffany Stratton are the last women to make their entrance. Both will start the fight.
Women's Elimination Chamber
Tiffany Stratton vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Stratton and James start the fight. Both women struggle as the five-minute countdown begins. Tiffany catches Kiana in a headlock. James frees herself to propose a new test of strength to her opponent. However, it is just a stratagem to surprise her with a direct kick to the stomach. James performs several corner spears on Stratton before finishing her off with a big boot. 1...2...NO.
Tiffany recovers to respond with a rope hip attack, followed by a Tiffy Stomp. 1..2..NO. Now it is Kiana who knocks down Stratton, on whom she performs a standing moonsault. 1..2..NO. Kiana continues to dominate the fight. The action moves to one side of the ring. James tries to hit Tiffany against the chain wall, but her opponent does not allow it.
Both women struggle for a suplex that Stratton finally executes. Her opponent's back hits the metal floor. Tiffany tries to finish off Kiana with a Handspring Back Elbow, but her opponent dodges it, causing the former to hit Raquel's pod. She can't stop laughing. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Asuka's pod opens
Kiana charges against the Japanese to surprise her inside her pod. Kiana hits "The Empress of Tomorrow" against the pods. Stratton interrupts James, allowing Asuka to recover. The Japanese surprises Kiana with an enzuigiri to take control of the fight. "The Empress of Tomorrow" takes care of both her opponents at the same time. Asuka throws herself against both with a double Missile Dropkick. Stratton recovers to perform two Handspring Corner Back Elbows on her opponents in opposite corners. Asuka stops her momentum with a knee to the face. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Alexa Bliss exits her pod
Bliss gets rid of Kiana and Asuka before facing Stratton. She catches Alexa to perform a rolling senton. Tiffany climbs one of the corners, ready to perform her Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Bliss prevents it. The four women exchange attacks as they seek the first elimination of the match. James takes Stratton to one of the sides to hit her against the chain wall. After that, she throws her against one of the pods. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Rhea Ripley exits her pod
Rhea hits Alexa before focusing on Asuka. Stratton returns, only to receive a headbutt from the Australian. She catches Tiffany to perform a Razor's Edge. Stratton lands on Asuka. Alexa and Rhea struggle while blocking each other's finisher. Bliss climbs the chain wall to block a Riptide.
Alexa climbs to the top of one of the pods while the rest of the wrestlers exchange attacks. Bliss jumps on all of them with a Twisted Bliss! James takes Alexa to the center of the ring to knock her out with a superkick. Bliss recovers to surprise Kiana, preparing her for a Sister Abigail. Suddenly, Asuka approaches her to spit her Poison Mist in her face. Blinded, Bliss can do nothing to prevent Kiana from covering her. 1..2..3.
Alexa Bliss is eliminated
5..4..3..2..1..0.
Raquel Rodriguez exits her pod
Raquel easily dominates all her opponents as soon as she leaves her pod. Rodriguez performs a powerbomb on Rhea. The rest of the wrestlers join forces against the Texan, but she easily gets rid of them. Rhea returns to Rodriguez. She blocks a hurricanrana to hit "Mami" against the chain wall. After that, she throws her against the mat.
Asuka attacks Raquel. She catches the Japanese to perform an Alabama Slam. Asuka is thrown to the mat. Rodriguez catches Kiana to perform a Running Powerslam, shattering the pod wall in the process. "Holy sh*t!", the fans chant. Raquel returns to the center of the ring to perform a Texan Bomb on Asuka, who lands on James. Rodriguez covers both at the same time. 1..2..3.
Asuka and Kiana James are eliminated
Stratton, Ripley, and Rodriguez exchange attacks. Raquel catches Tiffany to perform a spinning bodyslam. Rhea recovers to perform a clothesline. After that, she prepares to perform a Razor's Edge, but her opponent blocks it to counter with an Alabama Slam. Tiffany seeks height to jump with a Swanton Bomb. Rhea dodges it to respond with a kick. Ripley carries Stratton on her shoulders to drop her on the mat. 1..2..NO.
Stratton dodges a corner spear, causing the Australian to hit one of the corners. Tiffany finishes off the Texan with a Swanton Bomb. 1..2..NO. Stratton seeks height to prepare her Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Rhea pushes her against one of the pods. The Australian takes Tiffany to the center of the ring to finish her off with a Riptide. 1..2..3.
Tiffany Stratton is eliminated
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Sore, Rhea climbs one of the corners to point to the big WrestleMania 42 sign. The fireworks resonate in the venue. Ripley waves from afar to Jade Cargill, her opponent in the grand event.
Match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee
Becky corners AJ Lee in one of the corners. The referee (Jessika Carr) forces the champion to separate from her opponent. A confident Lynch mocks AJ Lee by imitating some of her poses. Becky knocks down AJ Lee with a shoulder tackle before catching her in a headlock. AJ Lee frees herself to start a quick exchange of moves with the Irishwoman. Her face becomes serious. "AJ Lee, AJ Lee!", the fans chant.
AJ Lee and Lynch exchange wristlocks. AJ Lee escapes one of them by sending the Irishwoman out of the ring. Visibly concerned, "The Man" takes her time getting back inside. Becky uses Carr as a shield to surprise AJ Lee. Lynch knocks the challenger down before unleashing a barrage of punches on her. Becky takes AJ Lee to one of the corners to kick her. Carr has to intervene once again. The fans boo the champion.
AJ Lee crawls toward the ropes. Becky goes after her to punish her back. Lynch drags AJ Lee to one of the corners to keep attacking her. "The Man" executes a Bexploder. 1..2..NO. AJ Lee and Becky exchange punches. AJ Lee surprises the champion with a bulldog out of nowhere. Both women are left laid out on the mat.
AJ Lee takes control. The challenger hits a tornado DDT, followed by a Shining Wizard. 1..2..NO. AJ Lee blocks a Manhandle Slam to start a series of roll-ups with the champion. Becky surprises AJ with an inverted DDT. 1..2..NO. Furious, Lynch repeatedly slams AJ Lee against the mat, forcing Carr to check on the challenger. Becky takes advantage to remove the padding from one of the turnbuckles.
Lynch tries to throw AJ Lee into the exposed corner, but her rival stops just in time. The action moves to the top of that corner. Lynch executes a superplex on AJ Lee before trapping her in an armbar. AJ Lee escapes and kicks the champion. 1..2..NO. Carr notices the exposed turnbuckle and exits the ring to retrieve the padding. As the referee begins putting it back in place, Becky shoves AJ Lee, who crashes into the official. Lynch then covers AJ Lee. 1..2..NO.
The action continues. Becky accidentally kicks Carr, who collapses onto the mat. AJ Lee traps the champion in a Black Widow. Lynch taps out, but the referee remains unconscious. Becky strikes AJ Lee to force the break. Lynch keeps attacking AJ and throws her into the barricade. "You tapped out!" the fans chant. Becky slides a steel chair into the ring. AJ Lee recovers to get her revenge.
AJ Lee throws Becky into the barricade before bringing her back inside the ring. Becky blocks a tornado DDT and counters with a DDT, smashing AJ Lee’s head onto the steel chair. Lynch wakes Carr up before hitting AJ Lee with a Manhandle Slam. 1..2..NO. The fans go wild.
Lynch tries to send her opponent into the exposed corner, but Carr steps in, preventing the Irishwoman from cheating. AJ Lee surprises Lynch with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. AJ Lee blocks another Manhandle Slam. Lynch charges at AJ Lee. AJ sidesteps her, causing the champion to crash into the exposed turnbuckle. AJ Lee locks Becky in a Black Widow. "The Man" quickly taps out.
Winner by submission and NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion: AJ LEE
AJ Lee poses with the championship on one of the turnbuckles as fireworks echo throughout the arena.
We head backstage, where Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce shake hands in front of the mysterious box. R-Truth approaches them. Pearce asks why he wanted to see them. Does he know what’s inside the box? R-Truth says yes before revealing a Papa John’s pizza box. He grabs a slice and takes a bite. "You know what? Don’t worry about what’s inside this box. I’ll handle it," he says before walking off with the pizza. "Are you hungry?" Pearce asks Aldis. "Now I am," the Brit replies. That brings us to the end of this segment/commercial break.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor
CM Punk and Bálor stare each other down before locking up. Both men begin with a feeling-out process featuring holds and counters. CM Punk traps Bálor in a headlock. The Irishman escapes and takes the champion down, applying a grounded headlock. CM Punk breaks free and kicks the Irishman before delivering a backbreaker.
CM Punk continues the attack. Finn tries to fight back, but the champion stays in control. Punk and Finn exchange chops in the corner. CM Punk unloads with punches on his opponent in the turnbuckles. Finn escapes and drops him with a knee strike. Bálor kicks the champion using the ropes for leverage. The Irishman pins CM Punk down to strike him at will.
CM Punk recovers and surprises Finn with a corner knee strike. Bálor blocks a bulldog and locks in a painful submission. "CM Punk! CM Punk!" the fans chant. Punk escapes with an armdrag. CM Punk and Bálor knock each other down simultaneously with a clothesline.
CM Punk regains control. Another corner knee strike finally sets up a bulldog. CM Punk sends Finn out of the ring before hitting a suicide dive. The Irishman crashes onto the announce table. Punk brings him back inside and lands a diving clothesline. 1..2..NO. CM Punk sets up for a GTS, but Finn blocks it and hits an inverted DDT. 1..2..NO.
Bálor takes the champion to the corner to attack him. CM Punk looks for a GTS, but Finn counters into a roll-up. 1..2..NO. CM Punk fires back with a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Finn kicks Punk in the face to prevent a hold.
"The Best in the World" brings Finn to the top rope, attempting a superplex. The Irishman knocks him down to the mat and follows with a Coup de Grace, but Punk rolls away and answers with a corner knee strike. CM Punk finishes him with a diving elbow drop. 1..2..NO. Finn responds with a Crucifix Pin. 1..2..NO.
Bálor surprises CM Punk with a slingblade. He goes for a Shotgun Dropkick, but Punk stops him mid-motion. CM Punk locks in an Anaconda Vise. Finn escapes and rains down elbows before hitting a slam and a Coup de Grace. 1..2..NO. Punk blocks another attack and connects with a GTS. Finn falls to ringside, preventing the champion from making the cover.
Punk goes after him, but Finn hits another slingblade and follows with a Shotgun Dropkick. The champion’s body crashes into the barricade, which breaks apart. Bálor returns Punk to the ring and hits another Shotgun Dropkick followed by a Coup de Grace. Punk counters with a kick and locks in a Sharpshooter. Finn reaches the ropes. CM Punk repeatedly kicks his opponent, weakening him before finishing him with a GTS. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: CM Punk
CM Punk celebrates in the center of the ring until Bálor interrupts him. Finn extends his hand. "The Best in the World" shakes it in a show of respect and sportsmanship. Finn leaves the ring as the champion continues celebrating. Suddenly, we see AJ Lee running to the ring to join her husband. Both smile after a triumphant night, posing with their championships held high.
Mark Nash announces that 19,346 fans have attended tonight at the United Center, setting a new WWE attendance record at the venue.
Finally, the moment arrives. Using two crowbars, Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce open the mysterious box at the top of the entrance ramp. The General Managers are shocked to find a wooden coffin inside. Neither dares to open it, so they walk away. The coffin slowly begins to open. Laughter echoes from within. "You are cursed!" the voice shouts. Suddenly, several vampiresses emerge from the coffin. Behind them appears Danhausen, making his WWE debut!
Danhausen heads to the announce table to hand Michael Cole a jar full of teeth. Meanwhile, the vampiresses enter the ring to continue their bizarre entrance. Danhausen joins them. A sudden flash ends the music and the lights go out. When they return, Danhausen and his vampiresses have vanished.
The steel structure lowers once again for the night’s main event. Trick Williams is the first to enter. "Whoop that Trick!" the fans chant. He steps inside his pod. LA Knight is next. "The Megastar" climbs the chain wall to address the crowd. "L-A-Knight. YEAH!" they chant as he enters his pod.
Logan Paul makes his entrance alongside Austin Theory and Paul Heyman. "The Maverick" says goodbye to them before stepping into the structure and taking his time entering his pod. Randy Orton is next. An extremely calm "The Viper" visits his opponents’ pods before entering his own.
Je'Von Evans makes his entrance, soaking in the crowd reaction before entering the structure and taking his place in the ring. Cody Rhodes is the final entrant. "The American Nightmare" receives a huge ovation. Fireworks go off before the former Undisputed WWE Champion enters the structure. Cody fist-bumps Je'Von. With everyone in position, it’s time for the match to begin.
Men’s Elimination Chamber Match
Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams vs. Logan Paul
Cody and Je'Von lock up. Rhodes traps Evans in a headlock. Je'Von escapes, only to be hit with a Delayed Gourdbuster. 1..2..NO. Evans uses his agility to surprise Cody, landing a running knee strike. 1..2..NO. The action moves to one side of the structure.
Rhodes slams Je'Von against the chain wall and Logan’s pod. Cody brings him back into the ring to maintain control. He attempts a suplex, but Evans counters with a knee to the head and delivers a suplex of his own. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Trick Williams exits his pod
Trick takes down Cody and goes after Evans, who counters with a springboard enzuigiri. Trick blocks an OG Cutter and counters with an uppercut. Rhodes returns with a Russian Leg Sweep. Trick recovers and hits a double uranage on Rhodes and Evans. 1..2..NO. 1..2..NO. The three brawl against the chains. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Logan Paul exits his pod
Trick, Je'Von, and Cody immediately unite against Paul, throwing him through one of the empty pods. Evans hits a tornado kick on Williams. 1..2..NO. Cody tosses Je'Von over the ropes. Paul returns and surprises Rhodes with a Buckshot Lariat. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
LA Knight exits his pod
LA Knight goes on the attack, dropping Trick with a neckbreaker and slamming Logan into two pods. Logan climbs to the top of a pod. Je'Von and LA Knight pursue him and throw him onto Cody and Williams. Knight and Evans fight on top of the pod. LA Knight hits a Blunt Force Trauma on Je'Von, smashing his head into the pod. 5..4..3..2..1..0.
Randy Orton exits his pod
Orton takes control. Randy hits a double Modified DDT on Logan and Trick. He stalks his prey for an RKO, but LA Knight stops him with a DDT. Five men lie on the mat as Je'Von climbs the pod. Evans hits a frog splash on Williams! Logan catches Je'Von with a Paulverizer. 1..2..3.
Je'Von Evans is eliminated
LA Knight hits Cody with an inverted Death Valley Driver. 1..2..NO. Trick goes for an uranage, but Knight counters with a Blunt Force Trauma. Logan capitalizes with a low blow on LA Knight. 1..2..3.
LA Knight is eliminated
Cody surprises Trick with a Cross Rhodes. Logan throws Cody aside and pins Trick. 1..2..3.
Trick Williams is eliminated
A masked man tries to climb the structure from the outside but is stopped by security. Adam Pearce unmasks him — it’s someone we don’t recognize. Security escorts him out. Moments later, a second masked man enters the ring, kicks Paul, and hits a stomp. Cody pins Logan. 1..2..3.
Logan Paul is eliminated
The masked man reveals himself — it’s Seth Rollins! He shares a tense stare with Cody before leaving through the crowd as fans sing his theme.
Drew McIntyre suddenly appears and smashes Cody with his championship! Orton responds with an RKO to Drew. Cody hits a Cross Rhodes — but Randy suddenly drops Cody with an RKO out of nowhere! 1..2..3.
Cody Rhodes is eliminated
Winner: Randy Orton
Randy poses on the turnbuckle as fireworks explode. He watches a battered Cody leave the structure. And so, WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 comes to an end.
