Four bold predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
The second PLE will emanate from Chicago.
The 16th edition of the Elimination Chamber event is set to air live from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The second and final PLE on the Road to WrestleMania 42 will decide the contenders for the Undisputed and WWE Women’s Championship.
As usual, the event will feature the two men’s and women’s Chamber matches, with the winner securing the WrestleMania spot against the Undisputed and Women’s Champion, respectively. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is set to defend his title against Finn Bálor in Chicago.
On the other hand, AJ Lee has baited Becky Lynch to put the Women’s Intercontinental title on the line in their clash this Saturday. Ahead of the PLE, let us take a look at the top four bold predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber.
4. Cody Rhodes wins
Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Logan Paul have qualified for the men’s Chamber match. They will now battle to secure the WrestleMania spot against Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre.
While the match contains several top names along with two new names, it is highly likely that the face of WWE wins this and punches his ticket to WrestleMania. Rhodes winning the match, although it isn’t a very popular idea among fans, but it seems like WWE is heading in that direction.
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3. Rhea Ripley eyes the World title
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky lost the Women’s Tag Team title at the go-home show of SmackDown at the hands of Nia Jax and Lash Legend. However, reports have suggested that the promotion is going ahead with its backup plan amid Bianca Belair’s absence.
The backup plan is for Rhea Ripley to battle Jade Cargill for the Women’s title at Mania, which means Ripley likely wins the Chamber match and punches her ticket to Mania. The tag title loss was likely done to book Rhea and Iyo in singles matches.
2. Maxxine Dupri aids AJ Lee
AJ Lee has baited Becky Lynch to put the Women’s Intercontinental title on the line in their clash this Saturday. The two will meet for the first time in singles action, and with WrestleMania implications, the promotion is likely going to run the match back.
The entanglement of Nattie and Maxxine Dupri’s storyline might once again unfold Saturday, with Nattie likely interfering in the match and Dupri making the save for Lee, who could capture the title, setting up the Mania rematch.
1. Danhausen’s debut
The mystery crate that arrived two weeks ago has been a hot topic among fans, with many speculations as to what it might be.
Danhausen was recently removed from the AEW roster page, and with reports linking him to WWE, he could be inside the mystery crate and might make his WWE debut tomorrow in front of a hot wrestling crowd in Chicago.
When and where will Elimination Chamber take place?
The PLE is scheduled for February 28, 2026, and will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Where can fans tune in to catch all the action on Saturday?
Fans in the United States can tune into ESPN, while international fans can catch all the action on Netflix (excluding some markets).
What matches have been announced for the show?
• CM Punk (c) vs Finn Balor – World Heavyweight title match• Becky Lynch (c) vs AJ Lee – Women’s Intercontinental title match• Randy Orton vs LA Knight vs Cody Rhodes vs Je’Von Evans vs Trick Williams vs Logan Paul – Men’s Elimination Chamber match• Tiffany Stratton vs Rhea Ripley vs Alexa Bliss vs Asuka vs Kiana James vs Raquel Rodriguez – Women’s Elimination Chamber match
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