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Elimination Chamber 2026

– Ultimate Night of Momentum & Mania Stakes

 

Date: February 28, 2026

Venue: United Center — Chicago, Illinois

The Road to WrestleMania 42 just caught fire! The Elimination Chamber delivered twists, returns, title changes, shock moments, and clear directions for WrestleMania. Every match mattered — here’s how it all went down.

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AJ Lee def. Becky Lynch

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Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Match Story:

The night kicked off with a clash of experience vs. momentum. Becky Lynch entered as a long-reigning champion, athletic and dominant, but AJ Lee — returning in singles action for the first time in over a decade — was hungry and crafty. The match was a technical and psychological battle from bell to bell. 

Key Turning Points:

  • Early back-and-forth strikes and submission exchanges showcased both women’s elite grappling. 

  • After a referee bump and chaotic moments across the ring apron, AJ found her chance. 

  • AJ locked in the Black Widow — and Becky had no choice but to tap. That rare submission finish netted AJ her first WWE title in over 10 years. 

🎉 New Champion: AJ Lee — and the crowd exploded as she held the Women’s Intercontinental Title aloft, reminding fans she’s still a force to be reckoned with. 

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Women’s Elimination Chamber Match

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#1 Contender for WWE Women’s Title

Competitors: Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez, Kiana James

Winner: ✔️ Rhea Ripley 

This brutal Chamber match set the tone for high stakes on the Road to WrestleMania — and brought nonstop action.

Match Flow Highlights:

  • Early chaos: Asuka blindsided Bliss with her infamous Green Mist, leading to Bliss’s shocking elimination. 

  • Unexpected surge: Raquel Rodriguez brought the house down — literally — launching Kiana James and Asuka through plexiglass pods to score a double elimination. 

  • High-impact aerials: Tiffany Stratton pulled off a stunning Prettiest Moonsault Ever to eliminate Rodriguez and keep her Mania hopes alive. 

  • Ripley’s dominance: The Eradicator weathered every blast, countered Stratton late, and hit her signature Riptide for the final pinfall. 

🔥 Aftermath: Ripley is now headed to WrestleMania 42 to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s World Championship — setting up an unstoppable power vs. power main event. 

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CM Punk (c) def. Finn Bálor

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World Heavyweight Championship

Match Story:

In his hometown of Chicago, CM Punk delivered a fired-up performance defending his World Heavyweight Title against Finn Bálor in a rematch of recent encounters. 

Pivotal Moments:

  • Bálor’s offense was lethal, including a near-fall after Coup de Grace. 

  • Punk showed grit and heart — rallying the crowd and finding space for his signature GTS to secure the victory. 

🥇 Result: Punk still reigns — and now he’s officially on track for a WrestleMania showdown with Roman Reigns in the main event picture. 

🐍 4️⃣

Men’s Elimination Chamber Match

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Ticket to WrestleMania

Competitors: Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, LA Knight, Randy Orton, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams

Winner: ✔️ Randy Orton 

This match was an assault on every sense — big spots, momentum swings, shock interference, and a WWE legend rising once again.

Match Recap:

  • Early mayhem: Je’Von Evans showcased explosive athleticism before Logan Paul sent him packing. 

  • Changing tides: LA Knight’s knee injury opened the door for Paul’s elimination, and trickster offense kept everyone guessing. 

  • Surprise return: A masked attacker — later revealed as Seth Rollins — struck Paul with a Stomp, shifting momentum. 

  • Climactic finish: As Cody Rhodes and Orton battled down to the final two, Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre ran in to disrupt Rhodes — only for Orton to snare the moment and deliver an RKO for the pin. 

🎟️ Winner: Randy Orton — and now “The Viper” heads into WrestleMania 42 with a title opportunity and a venomous story against McIntyre or whoever holds gold. 

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Game-Changing Moments You Can’t Miss

🔹 Seth Rollins’ return — the crowd lost it and speculation is off the charts. 

🔹 AJ Lee overcomes the odds to reclaim gold. 

🔹 Ripley vs. Cargill is now mandatory viewing at WrestleMania. 

🔹 Chicago icon Punk stands tall in front of his home fans. 

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What’s Next — WrestleMania 42

Here’s how Elimination Chamber’s outcomes are shaping the grandest stage of them all:

🏆 World Heavyweight Title: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns

🏆 WWE Women’s Title: Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill

🏆 WWE Championship Picture: Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre (or top contender)

🥇 Intercontinental Spotlight: AJ Lee’s title reign begins in a hot division

🔥 Final Scorecard:

  • AJ Lee beats Becky Lynch — NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion 🏆

  • Rhea Ripley wins Women’s Elimination Chamber — WrestleMania title shot earned 🔥

  • CM Punk retains World Heavyweight Title — still champion 💪

  • Randy Orton wins Men’s Chamber — WrestleMania opportunity secured 🐍

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